Finding the Third Proportional to 685,581.75 and 1,485,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,581.75 and 1,485,567 is: 3,219,031.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,581.75 : 1,485,567 = 1,485,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,581.75/1,485,567 = 1,485,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,581.75x = 1,485,567 × 1,485,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,581.75x = 2,206,909,311,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,206,909,311,489/685,581.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,219,031.59
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