Finding the Third Proportional to 731,454 and 970,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,454 and 970,839 is: 1,288,568.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,454 : 970,839 = 970,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,454/970,839 = 970,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,454x = 970,839 × 970,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,454x = 942,528,363,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,528,363,921/731,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,568.20
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