Finding the Third Proportional to 685,902 and 1,504,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,902 and 1,504,608 is: 3,300,537.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,902 : 1,504,608 = 1,504,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,902/1,504,608 = 1,504,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,902x = 1,504,608 × 1,504,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,902x = 2,263,845,233,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,845,233,664/685,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,537.44
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