Finding the Third Proportional to 680,346 and 1,489,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,346 and 1,489,590 is: 3,261,396.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,346 : 1,489,590 = 1,489,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,346/1,489,590 = 1,489,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,346x = 1,489,590 × 1,489,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,346x = 2,218,878,368,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,878,368,100/680,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,396.95
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