Finding the Third Proportional to 689,368 and 1,458,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,368 and 1,458,220 is: 3,084,572.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,368 : 1,458,220 = 1,458,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,368/1,458,220 = 1,458,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,368x = 1,458,220 × 1,458,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,368x = 2,126,405,568,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,405,568,400/689,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,084,572.49
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