Finding the Third Proportional to 677,378 and 1,515,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,378 and 1,515,136 is: 3,389,004.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,378 : 1,515,136 = 1,515,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,378/1,515,136 = 1,515,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,378x = 1,515,136 × 1,515,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,378x = 2,295,637,098,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,295,637,098,496/677,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,004.51
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