Finding the Third Proportional to 680,734.13 and 1,485,253.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,734.13 and 1,485,253.97 is: 3,240,588.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,734.13 : 1,485,253.97 = 1,485,253.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,734.13/1,485,253.97 = 1,485,253.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,734.13x = 1,485,253.97 × 1,485,253.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,734.13x = 2,205,979,351,687.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,979,351,687.63/680,734.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,240,588.76
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