Finding the Third Proportional to 680,724 and 1,130,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,724 and 1,130,598 is: 1,877,782.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,724 : 1,130,598 = 1,130,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,724/1,130,598 = 1,130,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,724x = 1,130,598 × 1,130,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,724x = 1,278,251,837,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,251,837,604/680,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,782.83
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