Finding the Third Proportional to 714,960 and 1,000,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,960 and 1,000,022 is: 1,398,741.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,960 : 1,000,022 = 1,000,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,960/1,000,022 = 1,000,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,960x = 1,000,022 × 1,000,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,960x = 1,000,044,000,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,044,000,484/714,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,741.19
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