Finding the Third Proportional to 685,262 and 1,488,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,262 and 1,488,136 is: 3,231,681.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,262 : 1,488,136 = 1,488,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,262/1,488,136 = 1,488,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,262x = 1,488,136 × 1,488,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,262x = 2,214,548,754,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,548,754,496/685,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231,681.83
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