Finding the Third Proportional to 677,326 and 1,480,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,326 and 1,480,586 is: 3,236,454.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,326 : 1,480,586 = 1,480,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,326/1,480,586 = 1,480,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,326x = 1,480,586 × 1,480,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,326x = 2,192,134,903,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,134,903,396/677,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,236,454.68
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