Finding the Third Proportional to 717,902 and 1,111,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,902 and 1,111,474 is: 1,720,812.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,902 : 1,111,474 = 1,111,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,902/1,111,474 = 1,111,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,902x = 1,111,474 × 1,111,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,902x = 1,235,374,452,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,235,374,452,676/717,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,812.11
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