Finding the Third Proportional to 702,924 and 1,089,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,924 and 1,089,379 is: 1,688,300.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,924 : 1,089,379 = 1,089,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,924/1,089,379 = 1,089,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,924x = 1,089,379 × 1,089,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,924x = 1,186,746,605,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,746,605,641/702,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,300.02
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