Finding the Third Proportional to 676,980 and 1,486,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,980 and 1,486,815 is: 3,265,412.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,980 : 1,486,815 = 1,486,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,980/1,486,815 = 1,486,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,980x = 1,486,815 × 1,486,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,980x = 2,210,618,844,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,618,844,225/676,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,412.34
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