Finding the Third Proportional to 682,992 and 1,486,468.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,992 and 1,486,468.13 is: 3,235,158.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,992 : 1,486,468.13 = 1,486,468.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,992/1,486,468.13 = 1,486,468.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,992x = 1,486,468.13 × 1,486,468.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,992x = 2,209,587,486,641.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,209,587,486,641.02/682,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,158.66
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