Finding the Third Proportional to 718,912 and 1,127,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,912 and 1,127,664 is: 1,768,820.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,912 : 1,127,664 = 1,127,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,912/1,127,664 = 1,127,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,912x = 1,127,664 × 1,127,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,912x = 1,271,626,096,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,626,096,896/718,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,820.24
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