Finding the Third Proportional to 714,408 and 970,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,408 and 970,260 is: 1,317,740.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,408 : 970,260 = 970,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,408/970,260 = 970,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,408x = 970,260 × 970,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,408x = 941,404,467,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,404,467,600/714,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,740.66
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