Finding the Third Proportional to 678,988 and 1,474,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 678,988 and 1,474,750 is: 3,203,131.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,988 : 1,474,750 = 1,474,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,988/1,474,750 = 1,474,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,988x = 1,474,750 × 1,474,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,988x = 2,174,887,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,174,887,562,500/678,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,131.08
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