Finding the Third Proportional to 703,044 and 1,089,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,044 and 1,089,518 is: 1,688,442.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,044 : 1,089,518 = 1,089,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,044/1,089,518 = 1,089,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,044x = 1,089,518 × 1,089,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,044x = 1,187,049,472,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,049,472,324/703,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,442.65
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