Finding the Third Proportional to 682,306 and 1,079,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,306 and 1,079,619 is: 1,708,290.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,306 : 1,079,619 = 1,079,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,306/1,079,619 = 1,079,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,306x = 1,079,619 × 1,079,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,306x = 1,165,577,185,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,165,577,185,161/682,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,290.98
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