Finding the Third Proportional to 685,633 and 1,476,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,633 and 1,476,632 is: 3,180,188.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,633 : 1,476,632 = 1,476,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,633/1,476,632 = 1,476,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,633x = 1,476,632 × 1,476,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,633x = 2,180,442,063,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,180,442,063,424/685,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,180,188.33
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