Finding the Third Proportional to 680,568 and 953,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,568 and 953,685 is: 1,336,405.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,568 : 953,685 = 953,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,568/953,685 = 953,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,568x = 953,685 × 953,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,568x = 909,515,079,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,515,079,225/680,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,405.88
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