Finding the Third Proportional to 680,548 and 1,044,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,548 and 1,044,615 is: 1,603,443.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,548 : 1,044,615 = 1,044,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,548/1,044,615 = 1,044,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,548x = 1,044,615 × 1,044,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,548x = 1,091,220,498,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,091,220,498,225/680,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,603,443.84
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