Finding the Third Proportional to 685,161 and 1,475,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,161 and 1,475,307 is: 3,176,670.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,161 : 1,475,307 = 1,475,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,161/1,475,307 = 1,475,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,161x = 1,475,307 × 1,475,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,161x = 2,176,530,744,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,530,744,249/685,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,176,670.51
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