Finding the Third Proportional to 703,946 and 1,008,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,946 and 1,008,777 is: 1,445,609.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,946 : 1,008,777 = 1,008,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,946/1,008,777 = 1,008,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,946x = 1,008,777 × 1,008,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,946x = 1,017,631,035,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,017,631,035,729/703,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,609.52
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