Finding the Third Proportional to 712,810 and 942,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,810 and 942,207 is: 1,245,428.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,810 : 942,207 = 942,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,810/942,207 = 942,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,810x = 942,207 × 942,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,810x = 887,754,030,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,754,030,849/712,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,428.70
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