Finding the Third Proportional to 684,010 and 1,484,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,010 and 1,484,843 is: 3,223,284.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,010 : 1,484,843 = 1,484,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,010/1,484,843 = 1,484,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,010x = 1,484,843 × 1,484,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,010x = 2,204,758,734,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,758,734,649/684,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,223,284.36
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