Finding the Third Proportional to 677,704 and 1,473,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,704 and 1,473,452 is: 3,203,553.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,704 : 1,473,452 = 1,473,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,704/1,473,452 = 1,473,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,704x = 1,473,452 × 1,473,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,704x = 2,171,060,796,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,060,796,304/677,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,553.17
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