Finding the Third Proportional to 679,461 and 1,481,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,461 and 1,481,010 is: 3,228,133.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,461 : 1,481,010 = 1,481,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,461/1,481,010 = 1,481,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,461x = 1,481,010 × 1,481,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,461x = 2,193,390,620,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,193,390,620,100/679,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,228,133.21
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