Finding the Third Proportional to 717,400 and 1,098,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,400 and 1,098,699 is: 1,682,658.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,400 : 1,098,699 = 1,098,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,400/1,098,699 = 1,098,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,400x = 1,098,699 × 1,098,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,400x = 1,207,139,492,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,139,492,601/717,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,658.90
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