Finding the Third Proportional to 681,044 and 1,432,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,044 and 1,432,671 is: 3,013,823.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,044 : 1,432,671 = 1,432,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,044/1,432,671 = 1,432,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,044x = 1,432,671 × 1,432,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,044x = 2,052,546,194,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,052,546,194,241/681,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,823.18
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