Finding the Third Proportional to 682,975.13 and 986,701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,975.13 and 986,701.50 is: 1,425,498.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,975.13 : 986,701.50 = 986,701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,975.13/986,701.50 = 986,701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,975.13x = 986,701.50 × 986,701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,975.13x = 973,579,850,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,579,850,102.25/682,975.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,498.26
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