Finding the Third Proportional to 681,774 and 1,487,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,774 and 1,487,964 is: 3,247,464.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,774 : 1,487,964 = 1,487,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,774/1,487,964 = 1,487,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,774x = 1,487,964 × 1,487,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,774x = 2,214,036,865,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,036,865,296/681,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,247,464.50
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