Finding the Third Proportional to 677,590 and 1,473,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,590 and 1,473,273 is: 3,203,313.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,590 : 1,473,273 = 1,473,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,590/1,473,273 = 1,473,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,590x = 1,473,273 × 1,473,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,590x = 2,170,533,332,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,533,332,529/677,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,313.70
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