Finding the Third Proportional to 721,078 and 1,131,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,078 and 1,131,107 is: 1,774,292.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,078 : 1,131,107 = 1,131,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,078/1,131,107 = 1,131,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,078x = 1,131,107 × 1,131,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,078x = 1,279,403,045,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,403,045,449/721,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,774,292.16
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