Finding the Third Proportional to 714,002 and 1,031,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,002 and 1,031,691 is: 1,490,732.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,002 : 1,031,691 = 1,031,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,002/1,031,691 = 1,031,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,002x = 1,031,691 × 1,031,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,002x = 1,064,386,319,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,386,319,481/714,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,732.97
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