Finding the Third Proportional to 717,690 and 1,156,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,690 and 1,156,356 is: 1,863,143.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,690 : 1,156,356 = 1,156,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,690/1,156,356 = 1,156,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,690x = 1,156,356 × 1,156,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,690x = 1,337,159,198,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,159,198,736/717,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,863,143.14
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