Finding the Third Proportional to 680,904 and 1,481,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,904 and 1,481,148 is: 3,221,892.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,904 : 1,481,148 = 1,481,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,904/1,481,148 = 1,481,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,904x = 1,481,148 × 1,481,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,904x = 2,193,799,397,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,193,799,397,904/680,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,221,892.36
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