Finding the Third Proportional to 681,315 and 1,433,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,315 and 1,433,175 is: 3,014,744.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,315 : 1,433,175 = 1,433,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,315/1,433,175 = 1,433,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,315x = 1,433,175 × 1,433,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,315x = 2,053,990,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,053,990,580,625/681,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,744.40
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