Finding the Third Proportional to 717,842 and 1,045,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,842 and 1,045,599 is: 1,523,005.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,842 : 1,045,599 = 1,045,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,842/1,045,599 = 1,045,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,842x = 1,045,599 × 1,045,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,842x = 1,093,277,268,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,093,277,268,801/717,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,005.44
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