Finding the Third Proportional to 703,272 and 1,089,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,272 and 1,089,657 is: 1,688,325.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,272 : 1,089,657 = 1,089,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,272/1,089,657 = 1,089,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,272x = 1,089,657 × 1,089,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,272x = 1,187,352,377,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,352,377,649/703,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,325.96
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