Finding the Third Proportional to 680,482 and 1,485,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,482 and 1,485,480 is: 3,242,776.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,482 : 1,485,480 = 1,485,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,482/1,485,480 = 1,485,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,482x = 1,485,480 × 1,485,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,482x = 2,206,650,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,206,650,830,400/680,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,242,776.19
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