Finding the Third Proportional to 689,402 and 992,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,402 and 992,943 is: 1,430,131.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,402 : 992,943 = 992,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,402/992,943 = 992,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,402x = 992,943 × 992,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,402x = 985,935,801,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,935,801,249/689,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430,131.91
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