Finding the Third Proportional to 700,914 and 1,098,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,914 and 1,098,075 is: 1,720,280.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,914 : 1,098,075 = 1,098,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,914/1,098,075 = 1,098,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,914x = 1,098,075 × 1,098,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,914x = 1,205,768,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,205,768,705,625/700,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,280.53
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