Finding the Third Proportional to 724,690 and 984,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,690 and 984,111 is: 1,336,398.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,690 : 984,111 = 984,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,690/984,111 = 984,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,690x = 984,111 × 984,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,690x = 968,474,460,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,474,460,321/724,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,398.27
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