Finding the Third Proportional to 677,044 and 1,486,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,044 and 1,486,940 is: 3,265,652.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,044 : 1,486,940 = 1,486,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,044/1,486,940 = 1,486,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,044x = 1,486,940 × 1,486,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,044x = 2,210,990,563,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,990,563,600/677,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,652.70
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