Finding the Third Proportional to 677,154 and 898,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,154 and 898,908 is: 1,193,281.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,154 : 898,908 = 898,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,154/898,908 = 898,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,154x = 898,908 × 898,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,154x = 808,035,592,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,035,592,464/677,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,281.87
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