Finding the Third Proportional to 712,584 and 1,069,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,584 and 1,069,803 is: 1,606,096.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,584 : 1,069,803 = 1,069,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,584/1,069,803 = 1,069,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,584x = 1,069,803 × 1,069,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,584x = 1,144,478,458,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,144,478,458,809/712,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,096.21
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