Finding the Third Proportional to 710,226 and 956,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,226 and 956,898 is: 1,289,242.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,226 : 956,898 = 956,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,226/956,898 = 956,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,226x = 956,898 × 956,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,226x = 915,653,782,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,653,782,404/710,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,242.84
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