Finding the Third Proportional to 677,762 and 1,467,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,762 and 1,467,104 is: 3,175,737.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,762 : 1,467,104 = 1,467,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,762/1,467,104 = 1,467,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,762x = 1,467,104 × 1,467,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,762x = 2,152,394,146,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,152,394,146,816/677,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,175,737.42
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