Finding the Third Proportional to 677,394 and 997,377.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,394 and 997,377.75 is: 1,468,513.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,394 : 997,377.75 = 997,377.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,394/997,377.75 = 997,377.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,394x = 997,377.75 × 997,377.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,394x = 994,762,376,195.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,762,376,195.06/677,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,513.71
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