Finding the Third Proportional to 708,962 and 1,089,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,962 and 1,089,724 is: 1,674,981.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,962 : 1,089,724 = 1,089,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,962/1,089,724 = 1,089,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,962x = 1,089,724 × 1,089,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,962x = 1,187,498,396,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,498,396,176/708,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,981.73
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