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Finding the Third Proportional to 682,092.56 and 1,485,281.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 682,092.56 and 1,485,281.81 is: 3,234,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,092.56 : 1,485,281.81 = 1,485,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,092.56/1,485,281.81 = 1,485,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,092.56x = 1,485,281.81 × 1,485,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,092.56x = 2,206,062,062,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,062,062,543.29/682,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234,256.15

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