Finding the Third Proportional to 677,922 and 1,473,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,922 and 1,473,807 is: 3,204,066.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,922 : 1,473,807 = 1,473,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,922/1,473,807 = 1,473,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,922x = 1,473,807 × 1,473,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,922x = 2,172,107,073,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,107,073,249/677,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,204,066.36
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