Finding the Third Proportional to 717,506 and 1,110,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,506 and 1,110,339 is: 1,718,247.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,506 : 1,110,339 = 1,110,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,506/1,110,339 = 1,110,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,506x = 1,110,339 × 1,110,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,506x = 1,232,852,694,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,852,694,921/717,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,247.23
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