Finding the Third Proportional to 714,386 and 1,080,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,386 and 1,080,763 is: 1,635,038.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,386 : 1,080,763 = 1,080,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,386/1,080,763 = 1,080,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,386x = 1,080,763 × 1,080,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,386x = 1,168,048,662,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,048,662,169/714,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,635,038.57
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