Finding the Third Proportional to 688,306 and 1,476,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,306 and 1,476,260 is: 3,166,242.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,306 : 1,476,260 = 1,476,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,306/1,476,260 = 1,476,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,306x = 1,476,260 × 1,476,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,306x = 2,179,343,587,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,179,343,587,600/688,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,166,242.32
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