Finding the Third Proportional to 677,694 and 1,473,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,694 and 1,473,432 is: 3,203,513.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,694 : 1,473,432 = 1,473,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,694/1,473,432 = 1,473,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,694x = 1,473,432 × 1,473,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,694x = 2,171,001,858,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,001,858,624/677,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,513.47
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