Finding the Third Proportional to 718,926 and 1,127,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,926 and 1,127,685 is: 1,768,851.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,926 : 1,127,685 = 1,127,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,926/1,127,685 = 1,127,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,926x = 1,127,685 × 1,127,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,926x = 1,271,673,459,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,673,459,225/718,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,851.67
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