Finding the Third Proportional to 702,979 and 1,064,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,979 and 1,064,329 is: 1,611,422.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,979 : 1,064,329 = 1,064,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,979/1,064,329 = 1,064,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,979x = 1,064,329 × 1,064,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,979x = 1,132,796,220,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,796,220,241/702,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,422.56
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