Finding the Third Proportional to 702,230 and 1,059,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,230 and 1,059,561 is: 1,598,720.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,230 : 1,059,561 = 1,059,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,230/1,059,561 = 1,059,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,230x = 1,059,561 × 1,059,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,230x = 1,122,669,512,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,669,512,721/702,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,720.52
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