Finding the Third Proportional to 676,921.50 and 1,486,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,921.50 and 1,486,683 is: 3,265,114.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,921.50 : 1,486,683 = 1,486,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,921.50/1,486,683 = 1,486,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,921.50x = 1,486,683 × 1,486,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,921.50x = 2,210,226,342,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,226,342,489/676,921.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,114.70
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