Finding the Third Proportional to 679,416 and 1,388,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,416 and 1,388,312 is: 2,836,863.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,416 : 1,388,312 = 1,388,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,416/1,388,312 = 1,388,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,416x = 1,388,312 × 1,388,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,416x = 1,927,410,209,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,410,209,344/679,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,863.14
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