Finding the Third Proportional to 677,838 and 1,050,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,838 and 1,050,233 is: 1,627,216.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,838 : 1,050,233 = 1,050,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,838/1,050,233 = 1,050,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,838x = 1,050,233 × 1,050,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,838x = 1,102,989,354,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,989,354,289/677,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,216.76
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