Finding the Third Proportional to 717,582 and 1,110,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,582 and 1,110,393 is: 1,718,232.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,582 : 1,110,393 = 1,110,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,582/1,110,393 = 1,110,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,582x = 1,110,393 × 1,110,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,582x = 1,232,972,614,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,972,614,449/717,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,232.36
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