Finding the Third Proportional to 703,981 and 1,440,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,981 and 1,440,766 is: 2,948,668.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,981 : 1,440,766 = 1,440,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,981/1,440,766 = 1,440,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,981x = 1,440,766 × 1,440,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,981x = 2,075,806,666,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,806,666,756/703,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,668.60
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