Finding the Third Proportional to 681,962 and 1,009,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,962 and 1,009,724 is: 1,495,013.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,962 : 1,009,724 = 1,009,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,962/1,009,724 = 1,009,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,962x = 1,009,724 × 1,009,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,962x = 1,019,542,556,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,019,542,556,176/681,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,013.73
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