Finding the Third Proportional to 682,466 and 1,070,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,466 and 1,070,490 is: 1,679,129.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,466 : 1,070,490 = 1,070,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,466/1,070,490 = 1,070,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,466x = 1,070,490 × 1,070,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,466x = 1,145,948,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,948,840,100/682,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,129.57
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