Finding the Third Proportional to 700,880 and 1,072,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,880 and 1,072,344 is: 1,640,682.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,880 : 1,072,344 = 1,072,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,880/1,072,344 = 1,072,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,880x = 1,072,344 × 1,072,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,880x = 1,149,921,654,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,149,921,654,336/700,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,682.65
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