Finding the Third Proportional to 711,241 and 1,039,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,241 and 1,039,859 is: 1,520,309.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,241 : 1,039,859 = 1,039,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,241/1,039,859 = 1,039,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,241x = 1,039,859 × 1,039,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,241x = 1,081,306,739,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,081,306,739,881/711,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,520,309.91
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