Finding the Third Proportional to 677,430 and 1,039,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,430 and 1,039,569 is: 1,595,299.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,430 : 1,039,569 = 1,039,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,430/1,039,569 = 1,039,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,430x = 1,039,569 × 1,039,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,430x = 1,080,703,705,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,703,705,761/677,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,595,299.45
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