Finding the Third Proportional to 704,844 and 1,058,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,844 and 1,058,827 is: 1,590,585.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,844 : 1,058,827 = 1,058,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,844/1,058,827 = 1,058,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,844x = 1,058,827 × 1,058,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,844x = 1,121,114,615,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,114,615,929/704,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,585.46
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