Finding the Third Proportional to 717,994 and 1,062,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,994 and 1,062,798 is: 1,573,188.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,994 : 1,062,798 = 1,062,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,994/1,062,798 = 1,062,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,994x = 1,062,798 × 1,062,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,994x = 1,129,539,588,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,539,588,804/717,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,188.06
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