Finding the Third Proportional to 677,524 and 990,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,524 and 990,839 is: 1,449,043.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,524 : 990,839 = 990,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,524/990,839 = 990,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,524x = 990,839 × 990,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,524x = 981,761,923,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,761,923,921/677,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,043.76
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