Finding the Third Proportional to 682,988.63 and 986,721.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,988.63 and 986,721.75 is: 1,425,528.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,988.63 : 986,721.75 = 986,721.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,988.63/986,721.75 = 986,721.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,988.63x = 986,721.75 × 986,721.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,988.63x = 973,619,811,923.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,619,811,923.06/682,988.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,528.59
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