Finding the Third Proportional to 703,424 and 1,089,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,424 and 1,089,884 is: 1,688,664.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,424 : 1,089,884 = 1,089,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,424/1,089,884 = 1,089,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,424x = 1,089,884 × 1,089,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,424x = 1,187,847,133,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,847,133,456/703,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,688,664.49
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