Finding the Third Proportional to 682,067 and 1,066,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,067 and 1,066,841 is: 1,668,677.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,067 : 1,066,841 = 1,066,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,067/1,066,841 = 1,066,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,067x = 1,066,841 × 1,066,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,067x = 1,138,149,719,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,138,149,719,281/682,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,677.30
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