Finding the Third Proportional to 688,047 and 1,554,478.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,047 and 1,554,478.50 is: 3,511,974.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,047 : 1,554,478.50 = 1,554,478.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,047/1,554,478.50 = 1,554,478.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,047x = 1,554,478.50 × 1,554,478.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,047x = 2,416,403,406,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,403,406,962.25/688,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511,974.34
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