Finding the Third Proportional to 680,310 and 1,489,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,310 and 1,489,518 is: 3,261,254.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,310 : 1,489,518 = 1,489,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,310/1,489,518 = 1,489,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,310x = 1,489,518 × 1,489,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,310x = 2,218,663,872,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,663,872,324/680,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,254.24
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