Finding the Third Proportional to 711,332 and 1,264,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,332 and 1,264,771 is: 2,248,803.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,332 : 1,264,771 = 1,264,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,332/1,264,771 = 1,264,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,332x = 1,264,771 × 1,264,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,332x = 1,599,645,682,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,645,682,441/711,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,803.21
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