Finding the Third Proportional to 678,822 and 1,340,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 678,822 and 1,340,517 is: 2,647,212.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,822 : 1,340,517 = 1,340,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,822/1,340,517 = 1,340,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,822x = 1,340,517 × 1,340,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,822x = 1,796,985,827,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,796,985,827,289/678,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,647,212.12
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