Finding the Third Proportional to 696,775 and 1,018,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,775 and 1,018,276 is: 1,488,121.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,775 : 1,018,276 = 1,018,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,775/1,018,276 = 1,018,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,775x = 1,018,276 × 1,018,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,775x = 1,036,886,012,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,036,886,012,176/696,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,121.72
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