Finding the Third Proportional to 684,000 and 1,483,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,000 and 1,483,920 is: 3,219,325.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,000 : 1,483,920 = 1,483,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,000/1,483,920 = 1,483,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,000x = 1,483,920 × 1,483,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,000x = 2,202,018,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,018,566,400/684,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,219,325.39
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