Finding the Third Proportional to 684,544 and 1,412,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,544 and 1,412,720 is: 2,915,485.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,544 : 1,412,720 = 1,412,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,544/1,412,720 = 1,412,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,544x = 1,412,720 × 1,412,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,544x = 1,995,777,798,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,777,798,400/684,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,915,485.05
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