Finding the Third Proportional to 684,546 and 1,412,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,546 and 1,412,724 is: 2,915,493.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,546 : 1,412,724 = 1,412,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,546/1,412,724 = 1,412,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,546x = 1,412,724 × 1,412,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,546x = 1,995,789,100,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,789,100,176/684,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,915,493.04
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