Finding the Third Proportional to 691,813 and 883,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,813 and 883,981 is: 1,129,528.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,813 : 883,981 = 883,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,813/883,981 = 883,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,813x = 883,981 × 883,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,813x = 781,422,408,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,422,408,361/691,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,528.37
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