Finding the Third Proportional to 681,192 and 1,605,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,192 and 1,605,756 is: 3,785,206.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,192 : 1,605,756 = 1,605,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,192/1,605,756 = 1,605,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,192x = 1,605,756 × 1,605,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,192x = 2,578,452,331,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,452,331,536/681,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,785,206.42
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