Finding the Third Proportional to 685,536 and 1,476,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,536 and 1,476,336 is: 3,179,363.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,536 : 1,476,336 = 1,476,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,536/1,476,336 = 1,476,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,536x = 1,476,336 × 1,476,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,536x = 2,179,567,984,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,179,567,984,896/685,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,179,363.28
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