Finding the Third Proportional to 676,994 and 1,484,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,994 and 1,484,371 is: 3,254,618.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,994 : 1,484,371 = 1,484,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,994/1,484,371 = 1,484,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,994x = 1,484,371 × 1,484,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,994x = 2,203,357,265,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,203,357,265,641/676,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,254,618.60
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