Finding the Third Proportional to 681,630 and 1,476,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,630 and 1,476,105 is: 3,196,581.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,630 : 1,476,105 = 1,476,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,630/1,476,105 = 1,476,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,630x = 1,476,105 × 1,476,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,630x = 2,178,885,971,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,885,971,025/681,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,196,581.68
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