Finding the Third Proportional to 682,577 and 918,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,577 and 918,887 is: 1,237,008.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,577 : 918,887 = 918,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,577/918,887 = 918,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,577x = 918,887 × 918,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,577x = 844,353,318,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,353,318,769/682,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,008.16
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