Finding the Third Proportional to 709,356 and 957,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,356 and 957,042 is: 1,291,212.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,356 : 957,042 = 957,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,356/957,042 = 957,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,356x = 957,042 × 957,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,356x = 915,929,389,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,929,389,764/709,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,212.58
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