Finding the Third Proportional to 693,990 and 1,068,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,990 and 1,068,049 is: 1,643,724.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,990 : 1,068,049 = 1,068,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,990/1,068,049 = 1,068,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,990x = 1,068,049 × 1,068,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,990x = 1,140,728,666,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,140,728,666,401/693,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,643,724.93
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