Finding the Third Proportional to 680,592 and 1,477,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,592 and 1,477,152 is: 3,206,000.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,592 : 1,477,152 = 1,477,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,592/1,477,152 = 1,477,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,592x = 1,477,152 × 1,477,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,592x = 2,181,978,031,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,978,031,104/680,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,206,000.12
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