Finding the Third Proportional to 713,170 and 971,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,170 and 971,332 is: 1,322,946.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,170 : 971,332 = 971,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,170/971,332 = 971,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,170x = 971,332 × 971,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,170x = 943,485,854,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,485,854,224/713,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322,946.64
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