Finding the Third Proportional to 688,452 and 967,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,452 and 967,776 is: 1,360,429.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,452 : 967,776 = 967,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,452/967,776 = 967,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,452x = 967,776 × 967,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,452x = 936,590,386,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 936,590,386,176/688,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,429.47
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