Finding the Third Proportional to 684,680 and 1,001,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,680 and 1,001,660 is: 1,465,389.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,680 : 1,001,660 = 1,001,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,680/1,001,660 = 1,001,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,680x = 1,001,660 × 1,001,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,680x = 1,003,322,755,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,322,755,600/684,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,389.31
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