Finding the Third Proportional to 684,754 and 1,526,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,754 and 1,526,864 is: 3,404,600.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,754 : 1,526,864 = 1,526,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,754/1,526,864 = 1,526,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,754x = 1,526,864 × 1,526,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,754x = 2,331,313,674,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,313,674,496/684,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,600.30
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