Finding the Third Proportional to 677,406 and 997,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,406 and 997,394 is: 1,468,535.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,406 : 997,394 = 997,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,406/997,394 = 997,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,406x = 997,394 × 997,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,406x = 994,794,791,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,794,791,236/677,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,535.55
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