Finding the Third Proportional to 675,520 and 1,483,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,520 and 1,483,899 is: 3,259,646.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,520 : 1,483,899 = 1,483,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,520/1,483,899 = 1,483,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,520x = 1,483,899 × 1,483,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,520x = 2,201,956,242,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,201,956,242,201/675,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,259,646.26
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