Finding the Third Proportional to 689,922 and 1,484,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,922 and 1,484,766 is: 3,195,332.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,922 : 1,484,766 = 1,484,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,922/1,484,766 = 1,484,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,922x = 1,484,766 × 1,484,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,922x = 2,204,530,074,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,530,074,756/689,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,195,332.33
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