Finding the Third Proportional to 714,412 and 1,088,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,412 and 1,088,366 is: 1,658,063.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,412 : 1,088,366 = 1,088,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,412/1,088,366 = 1,088,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,412x = 1,088,366 × 1,088,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,412x = 1,184,540,549,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,540,549,956/714,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,063.62
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