Finding the Third Proportional to 685,424 and 1,485,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,424 and 1,485,244 is: 3,218,372.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,424 : 1,485,244 = 1,485,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,424/1,485,244 = 1,485,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,424x = 1,485,244 × 1,485,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,424x = 2,205,949,739,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,949,739,536/685,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,218,372.48
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