Finding the Third Proportional to 685,810 and 1,507,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,810 and 1,507,367 is: 3,313,097.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,810 : 1,507,367 = 1,507,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,810/1,507,367 = 1,507,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,810x = 1,507,367 × 1,507,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,810x = 2,272,155,272,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,155,272,689/685,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,313,097.32
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