Finding the Third Proportional to 682,909 and 1,475,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,909 and 1,475,236 is: 3,186,839.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,909 : 1,475,236 = 1,475,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,909/1,475,236 = 1,475,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,909x = 1,475,236 × 1,475,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,909x = 2,176,321,255,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,321,255,696/682,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,186,839.32
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