Finding the Third Proportional to 681,084 and 1,432,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,084 and 1,432,744 is: 3,013,953.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,084 : 1,432,744 = 1,432,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,084/1,432,744 = 1,432,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,084x = 1,432,744 × 1,432,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,084x = 2,052,755,369,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,052,755,369,536/681,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,953.30
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