Finding the Third Proportional to 684,670 and 1,477,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,670 and 1,477,596 is: 3,188,820.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,670 : 1,477,596 = 1,477,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,670/1,477,596 = 1,477,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,670x = 1,477,596 × 1,477,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,670x = 2,183,289,939,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,183,289,939,216/684,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,188,820.80
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