Finding the Third Proportional to 688,379 and 1,012,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,379 and 1,012,309 is: 1,488,670.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,379 : 1,012,309 = 1,012,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,379/1,012,309 = 1,012,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,379x = 1,012,309 × 1,012,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,379x = 1,024,769,511,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,769,511,481/688,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,670.50
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