Finding the Third Proportional to 677,320 and 991,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,320 and 991,086 is: 1,450,202.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,320 : 991,086 = 991,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,320/991,086 = 991,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,320x = 991,086 × 991,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,320x = 982,251,459,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,251,459,396/677,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,202.95
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