Finding the Third Proportional to 677,720 and 1,425,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,720 and 1,425,328 is: 2,997,639.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,720 : 1,425,328 = 1,425,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,720/1,425,328 = 1,425,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,720x = 1,425,328 × 1,425,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,720x = 2,031,559,907,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,031,559,907,584/677,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,997,639.01
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