Finding the Third Proportional to 682,294 and 1,079,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,294 and 1,079,603 is: 1,708,270.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,294 : 1,079,603 = 1,079,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,294/1,079,603 = 1,079,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,294x = 1,079,603 × 1,079,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,294x = 1,165,542,637,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,165,542,637,609/682,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,270.39
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