Finding the Third Proportional to 714,510 and 970,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,510 and 970,325 is: 1,317,729.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,510 : 970,325 = 970,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,510/970,325 = 970,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,510x = 970,325 × 970,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,510x = 941,530,605,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,530,605,625/714,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,729.08
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