Finding the Third Proportional to 682,907.84 and 1,475,234.02
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,907.84 and 1,475,234.02 is: 3,186,836.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,907.84 : 1,475,234.02 = 1,475,234.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,907.84/1,475,234.02 = 1,475,234.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,907.84x = 1,475,234.02 × 1,475,234.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,907.84x = 2,176,315,400,857.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,315,400,857.06/682,907.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,186,836.18
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