Finding the Third Proportional to 700,751 and 1,082,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,751 and 1,082,649 is: 1,672,675.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,751 : 1,082,649 = 1,082,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,751/1,082,649 = 1,082,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,751x = 1,082,649 × 1,082,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,751x = 1,172,128,857,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,128,857,201/700,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,675.25
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