Finding the Third Proportional to 720,479 and 1,130,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,479 and 1,130,166 is: 1,772,813.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,479 : 1,130,166 = 1,130,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,479/1,130,166 = 1,130,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,479x = 1,130,166 × 1,130,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,479x = 1,277,275,187,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,275,187,556/720,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,813.90
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