Finding the Third Proportional to 684,588 and 1,526,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,588 and 1,526,586 is: 3,404,185.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,588 : 1,526,586 = 1,526,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,588/1,526,586 = 1,526,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,588x = 1,526,586 × 1,526,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,588x = 2,330,464,815,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,464,815,396/684,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,185.90
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