Finding the Third Proportional to 677,529 and 997,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,529 and 997,596 is: 1,468,863.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,529 : 997,596 = 997,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,529/997,596 = 997,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,529x = 997,596 × 997,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,529x = 995,197,779,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,197,779,216/677,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,863.74
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