Finding the Third Proportional to 695,214 and 1,075,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,214 and 1,075,899 is: 1,665,039.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,214 : 1,075,899 = 1,075,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,214/1,075,899 = 1,075,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,214x = 1,075,899 × 1,075,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,214x = 1,157,558,658,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,157,558,658,201/695,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,039.34
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