Finding the Third Proportional to 717,976 and 1,126,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,976 and 1,126,392 is: 1,767,132.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,976 : 1,126,392 = 1,126,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,976/1,126,392 = 1,126,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,976x = 1,126,392 × 1,126,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,976x = 1,268,758,937,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,758,937,664/717,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,132.80
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