Finding the Third Proportional to 702,948 and 1,089,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,948 and 1,089,378 is: 1,688,239.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,948 : 1,089,378 = 1,089,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,948/1,089,378 = 1,089,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,948x = 1,089,378 × 1,089,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,948x = 1,186,744,426,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,744,426,884/702,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,239.28
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