Finding the Third Proportional to 717,810 and 1,114,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,810 and 1,114,641 is: 1,730,854.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,810 : 1,114,641 = 1,114,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,810/1,114,641 = 1,114,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,810x = 1,114,641 × 1,114,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,810x = 1,242,424,558,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,242,424,558,881/717,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730,854.35
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