Finding the Third Proportional to 717,890 and 1,126,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,890 and 1,126,314 is: 1,767,099.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,890 : 1,126,314 = 1,126,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,890/1,126,314 = 1,126,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,890x = 1,126,314 × 1,126,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,890x = 1,268,583,226,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,583,226,596/717,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,099.73
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