Finding the Third Proportional to 818,679 and 1,677,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,679 and 1,677,894 is: 3,438,867.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,679 : 1,677,894 = 1,677,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,679/1,677,894 = 1,677,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,679x = 1,677,894 × 1,677,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,679x = 2,815,328,275,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,328,275,236/818,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,438,867.10
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