Finding the Third Proportional to 682,709 and 1,485,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,709 and 1,485,772 is: 3,233,469.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,709 : 1,485,772 = 1,485,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,709/1,485,772 = 1,485,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,709x = 1,485,772 × 1,485,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,709x = 2,207,518,435,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,518,435,984/682,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,233,469.07
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