Finding the Third Proportional to 680,413 and 1,464,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,413 and 1,464,829 is: 3,153,561.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,413 : 1,464,829 = 1,464,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,413/1,464,829 = 1,464,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,413x = 1,464,829 × 1,464,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,413x = 2,145,723,999,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,145,723,999,241/680,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,153,561.14
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