Finding the Third Proportional to 702,854 and 1,070,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,854 and 1,070,823 is: 1,631,436.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,854 : 1,070,823 = 1,070,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,854/1,070,823 = 1,070,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,854x = 1,070,823 × 1,070,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,854x = 1,146,661,897,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,661,897,329/702,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,631,436.82
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