Finding the Third Proportional to 684,714 and 1,001,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 684,714 and 1,001,714 is: 1,465,474.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,714 : 1,001,714 = 1,001,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,714/1,001,714 = 1,001,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,714x = 1,001,714 × 1,001,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,714x = 1,003,430,937,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,430,937,796/684,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,474.55
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