Finding the Third Proportional to 688,030 and 1,554,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,030 and 1,554,432 is: 3,511,851.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,030 : 1,554,432 = 1,554,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,030/1,554,432 = 1,554,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,030x = 1,554,432 × 1,554,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,030x = 2,416,258,842,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,258,842,624/688,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511,851.00
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