Finding the Third Proportional to 702,998 and 1,089,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,998 and 1,089,453 is: 1,688,351.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,998 : 1,089,453 = 1,089,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,998/1,089,453 = 1,089,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,998x = 1,089,453 × 1,089,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,998x = 1,186,907,839,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,907,839,209/702,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,351.66
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