Finding the Third Proportional to 684,756 and 1,526,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,756 and 1,526,868 is: 3,404,608.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,756 : 1,526,868 = 1,526,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,756/1,526,868 = 1,526,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,756x = 1,526,868 × 1,526,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,756x = 2,331,325,889,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,325,889,424/684,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,608.20
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