Finding the Third Proportional to 679,088 and 1,033,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,088 and 1,033,396 is: 1,572,560.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,088 : 1,033,396 = 1,033,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,088/1,033,396 = 1,033,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,088x = 1,033,396 × 1,033,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,088x = 1,067,907,292,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,907,292,816/679,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,572,560.98
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