Finding the Third Proportional to 685,800 and 1,054,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,800 and 1,054,764 is: 1,622,232.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,800 : 1,054,764 = 1,054,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,800/1,054,764 = 1,054,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,800x = 1,054,764 × 1,054,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,800x = 1,112,527,095,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,527,095,696/685,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,622,232.57
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