Finding the Third Proportional to 714,962 and 1,000,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,962 and 1,000,021 is: 1,398,734.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,962 : 1,000,021 = 1,000,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,962/1,000,021 = 1,000,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,962x = 1,000,021 × 1,000,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,962x = 1,000,042,000,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,042,000,441/714,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,734.48
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