Finding the Third Proportional to 714,564 and 1,105,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,564 and 1,105,947 is: 1,711,699.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,564 : 1,105,947 = 1,105,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,564/1,105,947 = 1,105,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,564x = 1,105,947 × 1,105,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,564x = 1,223,118,766,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,223,118,766,809/714,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,699.40
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