Finding the Third Proportional to 677,688 and 1,473,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,688 and 1,473,420 is: 3,203,489.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,688 : 1,473,420 = 1,473,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,688/1,473,420 = 1,473,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,688x = 1,473,420 × 1,473,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,688x = 2,170,966,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,966,496,400/677,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,489.65
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