Finding the Third Proportional to 702,188 and 1,059,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,188 and 1,059,480 is: 1,598,571.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,188 : 1,059,480 = 1,059,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,188/1,059,480 = 1,059,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,188x = 1,059,480 × 1,059,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,188x = 1,122,497,870,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,497,870,400/702,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,571.71
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