Finding the Third Proportional to 684,674.63 and 1,477,605.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,674.63 and 1,477,605.75 is: 3,188,841.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,674.63 : 1,477,605.75 = 1,477,605.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,674.63/1,477,605.75 = 1,477,605.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,674.63x = 1,477,605.75 × 1,477,605.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,674.63x = 2,183,318,752,433.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,183,318,752,433.06/684,674.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,188,841.35
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