Finding the Third Proportional to 684,706 and 1,001,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,706 and 1,001,703 is: 1,465,459.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,706 : 1,001,703 = 1,001,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,706/1,001,703 = 1,001,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,706x = 1,001,703 × 1,001,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,706x = 1,003,408,900,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,408,900,209/684,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,459.48
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