Finding the Third Proportional to 710,056 and 998,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,056 and 998,740 is: 1,404,792.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,056 : 998,740 = 998,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,056/998,740 = 998,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,056x = 998,740 × 998,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,056x = 997,481,587,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,481,587,600/710,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,792.84
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