Finding the Third Proportional to 712,040 and 1,068,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,040 and 1,068,201 is: 1,602,513.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,040 : 1,068,201 = 1,068,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,040/1,068,201 = 1,068,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,040x = 1,068,201 × 1,068,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,040x = 1,141,053,376,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,141,053,376,401/712,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,513.03
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