Finding the Third Proportional to 677,312 and 1,480,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,312 and 1,480,558 is: 3,236,399.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,312 : 1,480,558 = 1,480,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,312/1,480,558 = 1,480,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,312x = 1,480,558 × 1,480,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,312x = 2,192,051,991,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,051,991,364/677,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,236,399.17
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