Finding the Third Proportional to 717,992 and 1,126,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,992 and 1,126,414 is: 1,767,162.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,992 : 1,126,414 = 1,126,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,992/1,126,414 = 1,126,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,992x = 1,126,414 × 1,126,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,992x = 1,268,808,499,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,808,499,396/717,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,162.45
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