Finding the Third Proportional to 682,376 and 1,586,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,376 and 1,586,324 is: 3,687,737.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,376 : 1,586,324 = 1,586,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,376/1,586,324 = 1,586,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,376x = 1,586,324 × 1,586,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,376x = 2,516,423,832,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,516,423,832,976/682,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,687,737.89
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