Finding the Third Proportional to 677,690 and 1,473,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,690 and 1,473,424 is: 3,203,497.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,690 : 1,473,424 = 1,473,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,690/1,473,424 = 1,473,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,690x = 1,473,424 × 1,473,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,690x = 2,170,978,283,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,978,283,776/677,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,497.59
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