Finding the Third Proportional to 688,062 and 1,062,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,062 and 1,062,772 is: 1,641,544.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,062 : 1,062,772 = 1,062,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,062/1,062,772 = 1,062,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,062x = 1,062,772 × 1,062,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,062x = 1,129,484,323,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,484,323,984/688,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,641,544.40
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