Finding the Third Proportional to 681,768 and 1,487,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,768 and 1,487,952 is: 3,247,440.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,768 : 1,487,952 = 1,487,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,768/1,487,952 = 1,487,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,768x = 1,487,952 × 1,487,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,768x = 2,214,001,154,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,001,154,304/681,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,247,440.70
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