Finding the Third Proportional to 679,418 and 1,388,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,418 and 1,388,316 is: 2,836,871.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,418 : 1,388,316 = 1,388,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,418/1,388,316 = 1,388,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,418x = 1,388,316 × 1,388,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,418x = 1,927,421,315,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,421,315,856/679,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,871.14
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