Finding the Third Proportional to 677,586 and 990,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,586 and 990,912 is: 1,449,124.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,586 : 990,912 = 990,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,586/990,912 = 990,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,586x = 990,912 × 990,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,586x = 981,906,591,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,906,591,744/677,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,124.67
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