Finding the Third Proportional to 682,506 and 1,006,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,506 and 1,006,263 is: 1,483,599.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,506 : 1,006,263 = 1,006,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,506/1,006,263 = 1,006,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,506x = 1,006,263 × 1,006,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,506x = 1,012,565,225,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,565,225,169/682,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,599.01
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