Finding the Third Proportional to 676,502 and 1,040,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,502 and 1,040,186 is: 1,599,384.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,502 : 1,040,186 = 1,040,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,502/1,040,186 = 1,040,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,502x = 1,040,186 × 1,040,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,502x = 1,081,986,914,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,081,986,914,596/676,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,384.65
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