Finding the Third Proportional to 677,088 and 1,430,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,088 and 1,430,172 is: 3,020,865.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,088 : 1,430,172 = 1,430,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,088/1,430,172 = 1,430,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,088x = 1,430,172 × 1,430,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,088x = 2,045,391,949,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,391,949,584/677,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,020,865.75
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