Finding the Third Proportional to 714,424 and 972,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,424 and 972,924 is: 1,324,957.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,424 : 972,924 = 972,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,424/972,924 = 972,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,424x = 972,924 × 972,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,424x = 946,581,109,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,581,109,776/714,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,957.04
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