Finding the Third Proportional to 682,564 and 1,481,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,564 and 1,481,153 is: 3,214,078.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,564 : 1,481,153 = 1,481,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,564/1,481,153 = 1,481,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,564x = 1,481,153 × 1,481,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,564x = 2,193,814,209,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,193,814,209,409/682,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,214,078.40
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