Finding the Third Proportional to 714,522 and 1,105,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,522 and 1,105,876 is: 1,711,580.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,522 : 1,105,876 = 1,105,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,522/1,105,876 = 1,105,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,522x = 1,105,876 × 1,105,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,522x = 1,222,961,727,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,961,727,376/714,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,580.23
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