Finding the Third Proportional to 688,399 and 967,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,399 and 967,706 is: 1,360,337.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,399 : 967,706 = 967,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,399/967,706 = 967,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,399x = 967,706 × 967,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,399x = 936,454,902,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 936,454,902,436/688,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,337.40
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