Finding the Third Proportional to 713,988 and 951,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,988 and 951,878 is: 1,269,029.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,988 : 951,878 = 951,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,988/951,878 = 951,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,988x = 951,878 × 951,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,988x = 906,071,726,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,071,726,884/713,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,269,029.35
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