Finding the Third Proportional to 680,486 and 1,430,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,486 and 1,430,630 is: 3,007,706.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,486 : 1,430,630 = 1,430,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,486/1,430,630 = 1,430,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,486x = 1,430,630 × 1,430,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,486x = 2,046,702,196,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,702,196,900/680,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,007,706.55
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