Finding the Third Proportional to 718,930 and 1,127,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,930 and 1,127,691 is: 1,768,860.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,930 : 1,127,691 = 1,127,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,930/1,127,691 = 1,127,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,930x = 1,127,691 × 1,127,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,930x = 1,271,686,991,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,686,991,481/718,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,860.66
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