Finding the Third Proportional to 701,342 and 992,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,342 and 992,385 is: 1,404,205.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,342 : 992,385 = 992,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,342/992,385 = 992,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,342x = 992,385 × 992,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,342x = 984,827,988,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,827,988,225/701,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,205.06
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