Finding the Third Proportional to 691,799 and 883,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,799 and 883,960 is: 1,129,497.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,799 : 883,960 = 883,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,799/883,960 = 883,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,799x = 883,960 × 883,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,799x = 781,385,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,385,281,600/691,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,497.56
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