Finding the Third Proportional to 682,038 and 1,018,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,038 and 1,018,845 is: 1,521,975.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,038 : 1,018,845 = 1,018,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,038/1,018,845 = 1,018,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,038x = 1,018,845 × 1,018,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,038x = 1,038,045,134,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,045,134,025/682,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,975.51
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