Finding the Third Proportional to 718,800 and 1,127,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,800 and 1,127,496 is: 1,768,568.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,800 : 1,127,496 = 1,127,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,800/1,127,496 = 1,127,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,800x = 1,127,496 × 1,127,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,800x = 1,271,247,230,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,247,230,016/718,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,568.77
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