Finding the Third Proportional to 706,176 and 906,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,176 and 906,711 is: 1,164,192.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,176 : 906,711 = 906,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,176/906,711 = 906,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,176x = 906,711 × 906,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,176x = 822,124,837,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,124,837,521/706,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,192.55
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