Finding the Third Proportional to 714,262 and 1,080,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,262 and 1,080,610 is: 1,634,859.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,262 : 1,080,610 = 1,080,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,262/1,080,610 = 1,080,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,262x = 1,080,610 × 1,080,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,262x = 1,167,717,972,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,717,972,100/714,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,859.44
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