Finding the Third Proportional to 677,366 and 1,492,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,366 and 1,492,948 is: 3,290,530.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,366 : 1,492,948 = 1,492,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,366/1,492,948 = 1,492,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,366x = 1,492,948 × 1,492,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,366x = 2,228,893,730,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,228,893,730,704/677,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,290,530.87
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