Finding the Third Proportional to 718,922 and 953,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,922 and 953,967 is: 1,265,857.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,922 : 953,967 = 953,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,922/953,967 = 953,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,922x = 953,967 × 953,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,922x = 910,053,037,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,053,037,089/718,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,857.82
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