Finding the Third Proportional to 717,376 and 1,141,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,376 and 1,141,664 is: 1,816,894.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,376 : 1,141,664 = 1,141,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,376/1,141,664 = 1,141,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,376x = 1,141,664 × 1,141,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,376x = 1,303,396,688,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,396,688,896/717,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,816,894.75
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