Finding the Third Proportional to 685,824 and 1,066,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 685,824 and 1,066,104 is: 1,657,244.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,824 : 1,066,104 = 1,066,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,824/1,066,104 = 1,066,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,824x = 1,066,104 × 1,066,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,824x = 1,136,577,738,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,136,577,738,816/685,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,244.04
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