Finding the Third Proportional to 703,014 and 1,089,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,014 and 1,089,477 is: 1,688,387.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,014 : 1,089,477 = 1,089,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,014/1,089,477 = 1,089,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,014x = 1,089,477 × 1,089,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,014x = 1,186,960,133,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,960,133,529/703,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,387.62
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