Finding the Third Proportional to 676,058 and 1,572,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,058 and 1,572,048 is: 3,655,507.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,058 : 1,572,048 = 1,572,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,058/1,572,048 = 1,572,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,058x = 1,572,048 × 1,572,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,058x = 2,471,334,914,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,471,334,914,304/676,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,507.24
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