Finding the Third Proportional to 684,288 and 1,505,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,288 and 1,505,952 is: 3,314,235.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,288 : 1,505,952 = 1,505,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,288/1,505,952 = 1,505,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,288x = 1,505,952 × 1,505,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,288x = 2,267,891,426,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,267,891,426,304/684,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,314,235.27
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