Finding the Third Proportional to 682,206 and 1,447,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,206 and 1,447,532 is: 3,071,431.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,206 : 1,447,532 = 1,447,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,206/1,447,532 = 1,447,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,206x = 1,447,532 × 1,447,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,206x = 2,095,348,891,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,095,348,891,024/682,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,071,431.34
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