Finding the Third Proportional to 677,436 and 990,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,436 and 990,723 is: 1,448,892.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,436 : 990,723 = 990,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,436/990,723 = 990,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,436x = 990,723 × 990,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,436x = 981,532,062,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,532,062,729/677,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,892.68
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