Finding the Third Proportional to 680,292 and 1,489,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,292 and 1,489,608 is: 3,261,734.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,292 : 1,489,608 = 1,489,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,292/1,489,608 = 1,489,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,292x = 1,489,608 × 1,489,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,292x = 2,218,931,993,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,931,993,664/680,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,734.66
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