Finding the Third Proportional to 681,730 and 1,009,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,730 and 1,009,471 is: 1,494,773.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,730 : 1,009,471 = 1,009,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,730/1,009,471 = 1,009,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,730x = 1,009,471 × 1,009,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,730x = 1,019,031,699,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,019,031,699,841/681,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,773.15
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