Finding the Third Proportional to 803,134 and 1,070,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,134 and 1,070,703 is: 1,427,414.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,134 : 1,070,703 = 1,070,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,134/1,070,703 = 1,070,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,134x = 1,070,703 × 1,070,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,134x = 1,146,404,914,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,404,914,209/803,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,414.25
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