Finding the Third Proportional to 711,339 and 1,264,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,339 and 1,264,785 is: 2,248,830.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,339 : 1,264,785 = 1,264,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,339/1,264,785 = 1,264,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,339x = 1,264,785 × 1,264,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,339x = 1,599,681,096,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,681,096,225/711,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,830.86
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