Finding the Third Proportional to 677,888 and 929,534.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,888 and 929,534.25 is: 1,274,596.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,888 : 929,534.25 = 929,534.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,888/929,534.25 = 929,534.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,888x = 929,534.25 × 929,534.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,888x = 864,033,921,923.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,033,921,923.06/677,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,596.87
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