Finding the Third Proportional to 678,892 and 1,493,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 678,892 and 1,493,324 is: 3,284,788.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,892 : 1,493,324 = 1,493,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,892/1,493,324 = 1,493,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,892x = 1,493,324 × 1,493,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,892x = 2,230,016,568,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,016,568,976/678,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,284,788.40
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