Finding the Third Proportional to 677,842 and 990,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,842 and 990,781 is: 1,448,194.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,842 : 990,781 = 990,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,842/990,781 = 990,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,842x = 990,781 × 990,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,842x = 981,646,989,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,646,989,961/677,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,194.40
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