Finding the Third Proportional to 711,666 and 1,130,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,666 and 1,130,841 is: 1,796,912.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,666 : 1,130,841 = 1,130,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,666/1,130,841 = 1,130,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,666x = 1,130,841 × 1,130,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,666x = 1,278,801,367,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,801,367,281/711,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,796,912.27
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