Finding the Third Proportional to 677,676 and 1,473,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,676 and 1,473,396 is: 3,203,442.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,676 : 1,473,396 = 1,473,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,676/1,473,396 = 1,473,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,676x = 1,473,396 × 1,473,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,676x = 2,170,895,772,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,895,772,816/677,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,442.02
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