Finding the Third Proportional to 717,974 and 1,126,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,974 and 1,126,389 is: 1,767,128.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,974 : 1,126,389 = 1,126,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,974/1,126,389 = 1,126,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,974x = 1,126,389 × 1,126,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,974x = 1,268,752,179,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,752,179,321/717,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,128.31
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