Finding the Third Proportional to 717,896 and 1,126,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,896 and 1,126,324 is: 1,767,116.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,896 : 1,126,324 = 1,126,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,896/1,126,324 = 1,126,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,896x = 1,126,324 × 1,126,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,896x = 1,268,605,752,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,605,752,976/717,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,116.34
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