Finding the Third Proportional to 719,526 and 1,111,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,526 and 1,111,737 is: 1,717,740.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,526 : 1,111,737 = 1,111,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,526/1,111,737 = 1,111,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,526x = 1,111,737 × 1,111,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,526x = 1,235,959,157,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,235,959,157,169/719,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,740.79
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