Finding the Third Proportional to 688,624 and 1,006,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,624 and 1,006,509 is: 1,471,137.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,624 : 1,006,509 = 1,006,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,624/1,006,509 = 1,006,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,624x = 1,006,509 × 1,006,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,624x = 1,013,060,367,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,013,060,367,081/688,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,137.18
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