Finding the Third Proportional to 691,230 and 988,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,230 and 988,461 is: 1,413,502.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,230 : 988,461 = 988,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,230/988,461 = 988,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,230x = 988,461 × 988,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,230x = 977,055,148,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,055,148,521/691,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,502.23
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