Finding the Third Proportional to 702,916 and 1,089,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,916 and 1,089,366 is: 1,688,278.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,916 : 1,089,366 = 1,089,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,916/1,089,366 = 1,089,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,916x = 1,089,366 × 1,089,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,916x = 1,186,718,281,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,718,281,956/702,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,278.94
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