Finding the Third Proportional to 702,984 and 1,089,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,984 and 1,089,432 is: 1,688,320.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,984 : 1,089,432 = 1,089,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,984/1,089,432 = 1,089,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,984x = 1,089,432 × 1,089,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,984x = 1,186,862,082,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,862,082,624/702,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,320.19
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