Finding the Third Proportional to 717,892 and 1,126,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,892 and 1,126,320 is: 1,767,113.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,892 : 1,126,320 = 1,126,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,892/1,126,320 = 1,126,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,892x = 1,126,320 × 1,126,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,892x = 1,268,596,742,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,596,742,400/717,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,113.64
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