Finding the Third Proportional to 680,048 and 1,484,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,048 and 1,484,512 is: 3,240,618.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,048 : 1,484,512 = 1,484,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,048/1,484,512 = 1,484,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,048x = 1,484,512 × 1,484,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,048x = 2,203,775,878,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,203,775,878,144/680,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,240,618.13
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