Finding the Third Proportional to 704,836 and 1,058,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,836 and 1,058,815 is: 1,590,567.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,836 : 1,058,815 = 1,058,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,836/1,058,815 = 1,058,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,836x = 1,058,815 × 1,058,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,836x = 1,121,089,204,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,089,204,225/704,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,567.46
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