Finding the Third Proportional to 677,970 and 1,504,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,970 and 1,504,629 is: 3,339,245.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,970 : 1,504,629 = 1,504,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,970/1,504,629 = 1,504,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,970x = 1,504,629 × 1,504,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,970x = 2,263,908,427,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,908,427,641/677,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,339,245.73
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