Finding the Third Proportional to 681,918 and 1,022,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,918 and 1,022,877 is: 1,534,315.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,918 : 1,022,877 = 1,022,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,918/1,022,877 = 1,022,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,918x = 1,022,877 × 1,022,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,918x = 1,046,277,357,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,046,277,357,129/681,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,315.50
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