Finding the Third Proportional to 677,862 and 963,687.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,862 and 963,687.38 is: 1,370,033.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,862 : 963,687.38 = 963,687.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,862/963,687.38 = 963,687.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,862x = 963,687.38 × 963,687.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,862x = 928,693,356,734.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,693,356,734.39/677,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,033.07
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