Finding the Third Proportional to 680,986 and 1,030,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 680,986 and 1,030,948 is: 1,560,757.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,986 : 1,030,948 = 1,030,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,986/1,030,948 = 1,030,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,986x = 1,030,948 × 1,030,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,986x = 1,062,853,778,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,062,853,778,704/680,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,560,757.16
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