Finding the Third Proportional to 688,026 and 1,554,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,026 and 1,554,425 is: 3,511,839.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,026 : 1,554,425 = 1,554,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,026/1,554,425 = 1,554,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,026x = 1,554,425 × 1,554,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,026x = 2,416,237,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,237,080,625/688,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511,839.79
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