Finding the Third Proportional to 682,467 and 1,476,856.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,467 and 1,476,856.50 is: 3,195,912.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,467 : 1,476,856.50 = 1,476,856.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,467/1,476,856.50 = 1,476,856.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,467x = 1,476,856.50 × 1,476,856.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,467x = 2,181,105,121,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,105,121,592.25/682,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,195,912.95
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