Finding the Third Proportional to 710,688 and 1,160,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,688 and 1,160,365 is: 1,894,568.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,688 : 1,160,365 = 1,160,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,688/1,160,365 = 1,160,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,688x = 1,160,365 × 1,160,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,688x = 1,346,446,933,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,446,933,225/710,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,894,568.27
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