Finding the Third Proportional to 688,024 and 1,554,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,024 and 1,554,420 is: 3,511,827.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,024 : 1,554,420 = 1,554,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,024/1,554,420 = 1,554,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,024x = 1,554,420 × 1,554,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,024x = 2,416,221,536,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,221,536,400/688,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511,827.40
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