Finding the Third Proportional to 687,501 and 1,480,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 687,501 and 1,480,319 is: 3,187,405.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
687,501 : 1,480,319 = 1,480,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
687,501/1,480,319 = 1,480,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
687,501x = 1,480,319 × 1,480,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
687,501x = 2,191,344,341,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,191,344,341,761/687,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,187,405.32
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