Finding the Third Proportional to 680,130 and 1,489,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,130 and 1,489,536 is: 3,262,196.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,130 : 1,489,536 = 1,489,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,130/1,489,536 = 1,489,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,130x = 1,489,536 × 1,489,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,130x = 2,218,717,495,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,717,495,296/680,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,262,196.19
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