Finding the Third Proportional to 677,698 and 903,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,698 and 903,475 is: 1,204,470.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,698 : 903,475 = 903,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,698/903,475 = 903,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,698x = 903,475 × 903,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,698x = 816,267,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,267,075,625/677,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,470.24
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