Finding the Third Proportional to 682,634 and 918,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,634 and 918,957 is: 1,237,093.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,634 : 918,957 = 918,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,634/918,957 = 918,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,634x = 918,957 × 918,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,634x = 844,481,967,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,481,967,849/682,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,093.33
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