Finding the Third Proportional to 684,590 and 1,526,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,590 and 1,526,589 is: 3,404,189.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,590 : 1,526,589 = 1,526,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,590/1,526,589 = 1,526,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,590x = 1,526,589 × 1,526,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,590x = 2,330,473,974,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,473,974,921/684,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,189.33
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