Finding the Third Proportional to 679,400 and 1,388,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,400 and 1,388,284 is: 2,836,815.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,400 : 1,388,284 = 1,388,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,400/1,388,284 = 1,388,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,400x = 1,388,284 × 1,388,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,400x = 1,927,332,464,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,332,464,656/679,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,815.52
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