Finding the Third Proportional to 681,128 and 1,480,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,128 and 1,480,156 is: 3,216,519.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,128 : 1,480,156 = 1,480,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,128/1,480,156 = 1,480,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,128x = 1,480,156 × 1,480,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,128x = 2,190,861,784,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,190,861,784,336/681,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,216,519.93
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