Finding the Third Proportional to 688,434 and 1,052,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,434 and 1,052,370 is: 1,608,698.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,434 : 1,052,370 = 1,052,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,434/1,052,370 = 1,052,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,434x = 1,052,370 × 1,052,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,434x = 1,107,482,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,107,482,616,900/688,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,698.32
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