Finding the Third Proportional to 702,174 and 1,059,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,174 and 1,059,474 is: 1,598,585.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,174 : 1,059,474 = 1,059,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,174/1,059,474 = 1,059,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,174x = 1,059,474 × 1,059,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,174x = 1,122,485,156,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,485,156,676/702,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,585.47
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