Finding the Third Proportional to 710,397 and 1,086,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,397 and 1,086,741 is: 1,662,459.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,397 : 1,086,741 = 1,086,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,397/1,086,741 = 1,086,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,397x = 1,086,741 × 1,086,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,397x = 1,181,006,001,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,006,001,081/710,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,662,459.16
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