Finding the Third Proportional to 724,351 and 983,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,351 and 983,764 is: 1,336,081.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,351 : 983,764 = 983,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,351/983,764 = 983,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,351x = 983,764 × 983,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,351x = 967,791,607,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,791,607,696/724,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,081.00
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