Finding the Third Proportional to 686,720 and 1,491,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 686,720 and 1,491,661 is: 3,240,116.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686,720 : 1,491,661 = 1,491,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686,720/1,491,661 = 1,491,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686,720x = 1,491,661 × 1,491,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686,720x = 2,225,052,538,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,052,538,921/686,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,240,116.12
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