Finding the Third Proportional to 682,468 and 1,070,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,468 and 1,070,493 is: 1,679,134.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,468 : 1,070,493 = 1,070,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,468/1,070,493 = 1,070,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,468x = 1,070,493 × 1,070,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,468x = 1,145,955,263,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,955,263,049/682,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,134.06
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