Finding the Third Proportional to 713,252 and 971,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,252 and 971,460 is: 1,323,143.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,252 : 971,460 = 971,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,252/971,460 = 971,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,252x = 971,460 × 971,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,252x = 943,734,531,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,734,531,600/713,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,143.20
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