Finding the Third Proportional to 688,862 and 1,459,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,862 and 1,459,672 is: 3,092,988.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,862 : 1,459,672 = 1,459,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,862/1,459,672 = 1,459,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,862x = 1,459,672 × 1,459,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,862x = 2,130,642,347,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,130,642,347,584/688,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092,988.65
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