Finding the Third Proportional to 720,904 and 1,053,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,904 and 1,053,964 is: 1,540,898.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,904 : 1,053,964 = 1,053,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,904/1,053,964 = 1,053,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,904x = 1,053,964 × 1,053,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,904x = 1,110,840,113,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,110,840,113,296/720,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,898.81
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