Finding the Third Proportional to 677,869 and 1,460,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,869 and 1,460,804 is: 3,148,024.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,869 : 1,460,804 = 1,460,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,869/1,460,804 = 1,460,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,869x = 1,460,804 × 1,460,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,869x = 2,133,948,326,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,133,948,326,416/677,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,148,024.66
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