Finding the Third Proportional to 681,704 and 1,036,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,704 and 1,036,721 is: 1,576,623.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,704 : 1,036,721 = 1,036,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,704/1,036,721 = 1,036,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,704x = 1,036,721 × 1,036,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,704x = 1,074,790,431,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,790,431,841/681,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,623.33
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