Finding the Third Proportional to 679,316 and 1,453,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,316 and 1,453,765 is: 3,111,118.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,316 : 1,453,765 = 1,453,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,316/1,453,765 = 1,453,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,316x = 1,453,765 × 1,453,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,316x = 2,113,432,675,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,113,432,675,225/679,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,118.65
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