Finding the Third Proportional to 678,108 and 929,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 678,108 and 929,823 is: 1,274,975.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,108 : 929,823 = 929,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,108/929,823 = 929,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,108x = 929,823 × 929,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,108x = 864,570,811,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,570,811,329/678,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,975.09
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