Finding the Third Proportional to 700,778 and 1,065,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,778 and 1,065,339 is: 1,619,553.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,778 : 1,065,339 = 1,065,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,778/1,065,339 = 1,065,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,778x = 1,065,339 × 1,065,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,778x = 1,134,947,184,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,947,184,921/700,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,619,553.10
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