Finding the Third Proportional to 700,134 and 1,049,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,134 and 1,049,985 is: 1,574,653.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,134 : 1,049,985 = 1,049,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,134/1,049,985 = 1,049,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,134x = 1,049,985 × 1,049,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,134x = 1,102,468,500,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,468,500,225/700,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,574,653.57
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