Finding the Third Proportional to 677,928 and 1,492,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,928 and 1,492,048 is: 3,283,840.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,928 : 1,492,048 = 1,492,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,928/1,492,048 = 1,492,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,928x = 1,492,048 × 1,492,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,928x = 2,226,207,234,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,226,207,234,304/677,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,840.22
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