Finding the Third Proportional to 708,958 and 1,089,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,958 and 1,089,718 is: 1,674,972.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,958 : 1,089,718 = 1,089,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,958/1,089,718 = 1,089,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,958x = 1,089,718 × 1,089,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,958x = 1,187,485,319,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,485,319,524/708,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,972.73
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