Finding the Third Proportional to 677,970 and 1,338,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,970 and 1,338,930 is: 2,644,266.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,970 : 1,338,930 = 1,338,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,970/1,338,930 = 1,338,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,970x = 1,338,930 × 1,338,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,970x = 1,792,733,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,733,544,900/677,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,266.77
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