Finding the Third Proportional to 677,998 and 920,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,998 and 920,796 is: 1,250,542.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,998 : 920,796 = 920,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,998/920,796 = 920,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,998x = 920,796 × 920,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,998x = 847,865,273,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,865,273,616/677,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,542.44
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