Finding the Third Proportional to 700,001 and 1,085,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,001 and 1,085,970 is: 1,684,755.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,001 : 1,085,970 = 1,085,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,001/1,085,970 = 1,085,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,001x = 1,085,970 × 1,085,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,001x = 1,179,330,840,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,179,330,840,900/700,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,755.94
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