Finding the Third Proportional to 700,974 and 1,050,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,974 and 1,050,273 is: 1,573,629.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,974 : 1,050,273 = 1,050,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,974/1,050,273 = 1,050,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,974x = 1,050,273 × 1,050,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,974x = 1,103,073,374,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,073,374,529/700,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,629.51
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