Finding the Third Proportional to 677,920 and 1,473,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,920 and 1,473,804 is: 3,204,062.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,920 : 1,473,804 = 1,473,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,920/1,473,804 = 1,473,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,920x = 1,473,804 × 1,473,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,920x = 2,172,098,230,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,098,230,416/677,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,204,062.77
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