Finding the Third Proportional to 689,370 and 1,458,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,370 and 1,458,224 is: 3,084,580.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,370 : 1,458,224 = 1,458,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,370/1,458,224 = 1,458,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,370x = 1,458,224 × 1,458,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,370x = 2,126,417,234,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,417,234,176/689,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,084,580.46
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