Finding the Third Proportional to 720,833 and 1,038,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,833 and 1,038,337 is: 1,495,691.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,833 : 1,038,337 = 1,038,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,833/1,038,337 = 1,038,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,833x = 1,038,337 × 1,038,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,833x = 1,078,143,725,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,143,725,569/720,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,691.41
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