Finding the Third Proportional to 684,764 and 1,029,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,764 and 1,029,216 is: 1,546,935.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,764 : 1,029,216 = 1,029,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,764/1,029,216 = 1,029,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,764x = 1,029,216 × 1,029,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,764x = 1,059,285,574,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,285,574,656/684,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,935.26
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