Finding the Third Proportional to 681,060 and 1,494,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,060 and 1,494,961 is: 3,281,514.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,060 : 1,494,961 = 1,494,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,060/1,494,961 = 1,494,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,060x = 1,494,961 × 1,494,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,060x = 2,234,908,391,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,234,908,391,521/681,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,281,514.69
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