Finding the Third Proportional to 677,642 and 903,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,642 and 903,401 is: 1,204,372.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,642 : 903,401 = 903,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,642/903,401 = 903,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,642x = 903,401 × 903,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,642x = 816,133,366,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,133,366,801/677,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,372.47
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