Finding the Third Proportional to 702,128 and 1,059,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,128 and 1,059,375 is: 1,598,391.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,128 : 1,059,375 = 1,059,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,128/1,059,375 = 1,059,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,128x = 1,059,375 × 1,059,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,128x = 1,122,275,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,275,390,625/702,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,391.45
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