Finding the Third Proportional to 679,196 and 994,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,196 and 994,728 is: 1,456,845.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,196 : 994,728 = 994,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,196/994,728 = 994,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,196x = 994,728 × 994,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,196x = 989,483,793,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,483,793,984/679,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,845.73
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