Finding the Third Proportional to 682,118 and 1,136,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,118 and 1,136,793 is: 1,894,537.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,118 : 1,136,793 = 1,136,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,118/1,136,793 = 1,136,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,118x = 1,136,793 × 1,136,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,118x = 1,292,298,324,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,298,324,849/682,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,894,537.79
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