Finding the Third Proportional to 718,920 and 1,127,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,920 and 1,127,676 is: 1,768,838.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,920 : 1,127,676 = 1,127,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,920/1,127,676 = 1,127,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,920x = 1,127,676 × 1,127,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,920x = 1,271,653,160,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,653,160,976/718,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,838.20
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