Finding the Third Proportional to 717,402 and 1,072,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,402 and 1,072,269 is: 1,602,672.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,402 : 1,072,269 = 1,072,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,402/1,072,269 = 1,072,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,402x = 1,072,269 × 1,072,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,402x = 1,149,760,808,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,149,760,808,361/717,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,672.99
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