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Finding the Third Proportional to 676,991 and 1,484,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 676,991 and 1,484,365 is: 3,254,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,991 : 1,484,365 = 1,484,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,991/1,484,365 = 1,484,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,991x = 1,484,365 × 1,484,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,991x = 2,203,339,453,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,339,453,225/676,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254,606.71

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