Finding the Third Proportional to 684,748 and 1,526,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,748 and 1,526,852 is: 3,404,576.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,748 : 1,526,852 = 1,526,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,748/1,526,852 = 1,526,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,748x = 1,526,852 × 1,526,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,748x = 2,331,277,029,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,277,029,904/684,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,576.62
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