Finding the Third Proportional to 717,402 and 1,098,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,402 and 1,098,702 is: 1,682,663.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,402 : 1,098,702 = 1,098,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,402/1,098,702 = 1,098,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,402x = 1,098,702 × 1,098,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,402x = 1,207,146,084,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,146,084,804/717,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,663.39
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