Finding the Third Proportional to 699,744 and 1,113,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,744 and 1,113,975 is: 1,773,420.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,744 : 1,113,975 = 1,113,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,744/1,113,975 = 1,113,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,744x = 1,113,975 × 1,113,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,744x = 1,240,940,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,940,300,625/699,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,420.42
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