Finding the Third Proportional to 681,963 and 1,434,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,963 and 1,434,639 is: 3,018,036.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,963 : 1,434,639 = 1,434,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,963/1,434,639 = 1,434,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,963x = 1,434,639 × 1,434,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,963x = 2,058,189,060,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,058,189,060,321/681,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,018,036.26
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