Finding the Third Proportional to 681,560 and 1,031,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,560 and 1,031,892 is: 1,562,299.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,560 : 1,031,892 = 1,031,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,560/1,031,892 = 1,031,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,560x = 1,031,892 × 1,031,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,560x = 1,064,801,099,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,801,099,664/681,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,299.87
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