Finding the Third Proportional to 717,886 and 1,126,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,886 and 1,126,310 is: 1,767,097.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,886 : 1,126,310 = 1,126,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,886/1,126,310 = 1,126,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,886x = 1,126,310 × 1,126,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,886x = 1,268,574,216,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,574,216,100/717,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,097.03
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