Finding the Third Proportional to 720,712 and 1,130,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,712 and 1,130,568 is: 1,773,501.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,712 : 1,130,568 = 1,130,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,712/1,130,568 = 1,130,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,712x = 1,130,568 × 1,130,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,712x = 1,278,184,002,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,184,002,624/720,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,501.76
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