Finding the Third Proportional to 679,032 and 1,493,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,032 and 1,493,652 is: 3,285,553.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,032 : 1,493,652 = 1,493,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,032/1,493,652 = 1,493,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,032x = 1,493,652 × 1,493,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,032x = 2,230,996,297,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,996,297,104/679,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285,553.99
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