Finding the Third Proportional to 720,792 and 1,038,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,792 and 1,038,276 is: 1,495,600.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,792 : 1,038,276 = 1,038,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,792/1,038,276 = 1,038,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,792x = 1,038,276 × 1,038,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,792x = 1,078,017,052,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,017,052,176/720,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,600.74
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