Finding the Third Proportional to 681,096 and 1,445,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,096 and 1,445,211 is: 3,066,579.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,096 : 1,445,211 = 1,445,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,096/1,445,211 = 1,445,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,096x = 1,445,211 × 1,445,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,096x = 2,088,634,834,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,088,634,834,521/681,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,066,579.21
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