Finding the Third Proportional to 720,630 and 1,043,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,630 and 1,043,712 is: 1,511,642.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,630 : 1,043,712 = 1,043,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,630/1,043,712 = 1,043,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,630x = 1,043,712 × 1,043,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,630x = 1,089,334,738,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,334,738,944/720,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,511,642.23
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