Finding the Third Proportional to 708,954 and 1,089,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,954 and 1,089,712 is: 1,674,963.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,954 : 1,089,712 = 1,089,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,954/1,089,712 = 1,089,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,954x = 1,089,712 × 1,089,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,954x = 1,187,472,242,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,472,242,944/708,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,963.74
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