Finding the Third Proportional to 687,026 and 1,465,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 687,026 and 1,465,366 is: 3,125,496.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
687,026 : 1,465,366 = 1,465,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
687,026/1,465,366 = 1,465,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
687,026x = 1,465,366 × 1,465,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
687,026x = 2,147,297,513,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,147,297,513,956/687,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,125,496.73
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