Finding the Third Proportional to 682,496 and 1,594,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,496 and 1,594,952 is: 3,727,306.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,496 : 1,594,952 = 1,594,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,496/1,594,952 = 1,594,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,496x = 1,594,952 × 1,594,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,496x = 2,543,871,882,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,543,871,882,304/682,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,727,306.65
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