Finding the Third Proportional to 687,204 and 1,496,382.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 687,204 and 1,496,382.75 is: 3,258,364.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
687,204 : 1,496,382.75 = 1,496,382.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
687,204/1,496,382.75 = 1,496,382.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
687,204x = 1,496,382.75 × 1,496,382.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
687,204x = 2,239,161,334,497.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,161,334,497.56/687,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,258,364.82
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