Finding the Third Proportional to 679,594 and 1,587,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,594 and 1,587,204 is: 3,706,943.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,594 : 1,587,204 = 1,587,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,594/1,587,204 = 1,587,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,594x = 1,587,204 × 1,587,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,594x = 2,519,216,537,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,216,537,616/679,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,706,943.47
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