Finding the Third Proportional to 677,310 and 1,480,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,310 and 1,480,554 is: 3,236,391.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,310 : 1,480,554 = 1,480,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,310/1,480,554 = 1,480,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,310x = 1,480,554 × 1,480,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,310x = 2,192,040,146,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,040,146,916/677,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,236,391.23
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