Finding the Third Proportional to 714,504 and 970,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,504 and 970,316 is: 1,317,715.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,504 : 970,316 = 970,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,504/970,316 = 970,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,504x = 970,316 × 970,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,504x = 941,513,139,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,513,139,856/714,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,715.70
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