Finding the Third Proportional to 684,923 and 1,090,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,923 and 1,090,809 is: 1,737,223.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,923 : 1,090,809 = 1,090,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,923/1,090,809 = 1,090,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,923x = 1,090,809 × 1,090,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,923x = 1,189,864,274,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,189,864,274,481/684,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,223.42
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