Finding the Third Proportional to 681,603 and 1,433,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,603 and 1,433,715 is: 3,015,741.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,603 : 1,433,715 = 1,433,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,603/1,433,715 = 1,433,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,603x = 1,433,715 × 1,433,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,603x = 2,055,538,701,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,055,538,701,225/681,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,741.86
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