Finding the Third Proportional to 681,714 and 1,483,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,714 and 1,483,134 is: 3,226,699.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,714 : 1,483,134 = 1,483,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,714/1,483,134 = 1,483,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,714x = 1,483,134 × 1,483,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,714x = 2,199,686,461,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,199,686,461,956/681,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,226,699.85
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