Finding the Third Proportional to 700,594 and 1,087,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,594 and 1,087,035 is: 1,686,633.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,594 : 1,087,035 = 1,087,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,594/1,087,035 = 1,087,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,594x = 1,087,035 × 1,087,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,594x = 1,181,645,091,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,645,091,225/700,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,633.19
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