Finding the Third Proportional to 682,584 and 1,489,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,584 and 1,489,392 is: 3,249,839.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,584 : 1,489,392 = 1,489,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,584/1,489,392 = 1,489,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,584x = 1,489,392 × 1,489,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,584x = 2,218,288,529,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,288,529,664/682,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,249,839.62
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