Finding the Third Proportional to 723,714 and 1,000,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,714 and 1,000,035 is: 1,381,858.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,714 : 1,000,035 = 1,000,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,714/1,000,035 = 1,000,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,714x = 1,000,035 × 1,000,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,714x = 1,000,070,001,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,070,001,225/723,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,858.03
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