Finding the Third Proportional to 675,321 and 1,594,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,321 and 1,594,122 is: 3,762,988.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,321 : 1,594,122 = 1,594,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,321/1,594,122 = 1,594,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,321x = 1,594,122 × 1,594,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,321x = 2,541,224,950,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,541,224,950,884/675,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,988.20
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