Finding the Third Proportional to 700,590 and 1,087,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,590 and 1,087,029 is: 1,686,624.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,590 : 1,087,029 = 1,087,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,590/1,087,029 = 1,087,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,590x = 1,087,029 × 1,087,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,590x = 1,181,632,046,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,632,046,841/700,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,624.20
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