Finding the Third Proportional to 681,452 and 1,482,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,452 and 1,482,217 is: 3,223,950.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,452 : 1,482,217 = 1,482,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,452/1,482,217 = 1,482,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,452x = 1,482,217 × 1,482,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,452x = 2,196,967,235,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,196,967,235,089/681,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,223,950.09
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