Finding the Third Proportional to 722,844 and 966,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,844 and 966,006 is: 1,290,966.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,844 : 966,006 = 966,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,844/966,006 = 966,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,844x = 966,006 × 966,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,844x = 933,167,592,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,167,592,036/722,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,966.78
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