Finding the Third Proportional to 677,817 and 1,460,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,817 and 1,460,691 is: 3,147,779.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,817 : 1,460,691 = 1,460,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,817/1,460,691 = 1,460,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,817x = 1,460,691 × 1,460,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,817x = 2,133,618,197,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,133,618,197,481/677,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,147,779.12
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