Finding the Third Proportional to 713,488 and 978,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,488 and 978,376 is: 1,341,605.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,488 : 978,376 = 978,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,488/978,376 = 978,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,488x = 978,376 × 978,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,488x = 957,219,597,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,219,597,376/713,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,605.74
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