Finding the Third Proportional to 684,126 and 1,583,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,126 and 1,583,577 is: 3,665,576.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,126 : 1,583,577 = 1,583,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,126/1,583,577 = 1,583,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,126x = 1,583,577 × 1,583,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,126x = 2,507,716,114,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,716,114,929/684,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,665,576.39
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