Finding the Third Proportional to 714,264 and 1,080,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,264 and 1,080,612 is: 1,634,860.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,264 : 1,080,612 = 1,080,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,264/1,080,612 = 1,080,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,264x = 1,080,612 × 1,080,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,264x = 1,167,722,294,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,722,294,544/714,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,860.91
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