Finding the Third Proportional to 702,148 and 1,059,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,148 and 1,059,406 is: 1,598,439.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,148 : 1,059,406 = 1,059,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,148/1,059,406 = 1,059,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,148x = 1,059,406 × 1,059,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,148x = 1,122,341,072,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,341,072,836/702,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,439.46
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