Finding the Third Proportional to 720,714 and 1,130,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,714 and 1,130,571 is: 1,773,506.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,714 : 1,130,571 = 1,130,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,714/1,130,571 = 1,130,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,714x = 1,130,571 × 1,130,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,714x = 1,278,190,786,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,190,786,041/720,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,506.25
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