Finding the Third Proportional to 680,373 and 1,490,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,373 and 1,490,022 is: 3,263,159.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,373 : 1,490,022 = 1,490,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,373/1,490,022 = 1,490,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,373x = 1,490,022 × 1,490,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,373x = 2,220,165,560,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,220,165,560,484/680,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,263,159.41
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