Finding the Third Proportional to 679,739.34 and 1,480,811.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,739.34 and 1,480,811.63 is: 3,225,946.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,739.34 : 1,480,811.63 = 1,480,811.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,739.34/1,480,811.63 = 1,480,811.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,739.34x = 1,480,811.63 × 1,480,811.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,739.34x = 2,192,803,068,735.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,803,068,735.14/679,739.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,946.96
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