Finding the Third Proportional to 679,592 and 1,587,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,592 and 1,587,200 is: 3,706,935.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,592 : 1,587,200 = 1,587,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,592/1,587,200 = 1,587,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,592x = 1,587,200 × 1,587,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,592x = 2,519,203,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,203,840,000/679,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,706,935.69
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