Finding the Third Proportional to 682,604 and 1,489,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,604 and 1,489,620 is: 3,250,739.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,604 : 1,489,620 = 1,489,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,604/1,489,620 = 1,489,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,604x = 1,489,620 × 1,489,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,604x = 2,218,967,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,967,744,400/682,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,250,739.44
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