Finding the Third Proportional to 677,618 and 997,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,618 and 997,656 is: 1,468,847.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,618 : 997,656 = 997,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,618/997,656 = 997,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,618x = 997,656 × 997,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,618x = 995,317,494,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,317,494,336/677,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,847.48
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