Finding the Third Proportional to 700,884 and 1,072,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,884 and 1,072,350 is: 1,640,691.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,884 : 1,072,350 = 1,072,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,884/1,072,350 = 1,072,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,884x = 1,072,350 × 1,072,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,884x = 1,149,934,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,149,934,522,500/700,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,691.64
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