Finding the Third Proportional to 682,464 and 1,070,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,464 and 1,070,487 is: 1,679,125.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,464 : 1,070,487 = 1,070,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,464/1,070,487 = 1,070,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,464x = 1,070,487 × 1,070,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,464x = 1,145,942,417,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,942,417,169/682,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,125.08
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