Finding the Third Proportional to 717,876 and 1,045,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,876 and 1,045,656 is: 1,523,099.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,876 : 1,045,656 = 1,045,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,876/1,045,656 = 1,045,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,876x = 1,045,656 × 1,045,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,876x = 1,093,396,470,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,093,396,470,336/717,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,099.35
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