Finding the Third Proportional to 714,116 and 979,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,116 and 979,221 is: 1,342,742.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,116 : 979,221 = 979,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,116/979,221 = 979,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,116x = 979,221 × 979,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,116x = 958,873,766,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 958,873,766,841/714,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,742.31
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