Finding the Third Proportional to 680,516 and 1,465,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,516 and 1,465,024 is: 3,153,923.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,516 : 1,465,024 = 1,465,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,516/1,465,024 = 1,465,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,516x = 1,465,024 × 1,465,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,516x = 2,146,295,320,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,146,295,320,576/680,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,153,923.38
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