Finding the Third Proportional to 674,262 and 1,535,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,262 and 1,535,589 is: 3,497,206.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,262 : 1,535,589 = 1,535,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,262/1,535,589 = 1,535,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,262x = 1,535,589 × 1,535,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,262x = 2,358,033,576,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,033,576,921/674,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,497,206.69
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