Finding the Third Proportional to 681,676 and 1,433,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,676 and 1,433,844 is: 3,015,961.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,676 : 1,433,844 = 1,433,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,676/1,433,844 = 1,433,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,676x = 1,433,844 × 1,433,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,676x = 2,055,908,616,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,055,908,616,336/681,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,961.57
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