Finding the Third Proportional to 717,884 and 1,126,306.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,884 and 1,126,306.50 is: 1,767,090.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,884 : 1,126,306.50 = 1,126,306.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,884/1,126,306.50 = 1,126,306.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,884x = 1,126,306.50 × 1,126,306.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,884x = 1,268,566,331,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,566,331,942.25/717,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,090.97
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