Finding the Third Proportional to 680,194 and 1,482,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,194 and 1,482,860 is: 3,232,715.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,194 : 1,482,860 = 1,482,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,194/1,482,860 = 1,482,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,194x = 1,482,860 × 1,482,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,194x = 2,198,873,779,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,198,873,779,600/680,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,232,715.64
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