Finding the Third Proportional to 675,206 and 1,475,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,206 and 1,475,880 is: 3,226,010.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,206 : 1,475,880 = 1,475,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,206/1,475,880 = 1,475,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,206x = 1,475,880 × 1,475,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,206x = 2,178,221,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,221,774,400/675,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,226,010.69
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