Finding the Third Proportional to 718,924 and 1,127,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,924 and 1,127,682 is: 1,768,847.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,924 : 1,127,682 = 1,127,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,924/1,127,682 = 1,127,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,924x = 1,127,682 × 1,127,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,924x = 1,271,666,693,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,666,693,124/718,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,847.18
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