Finding the Third Proportional to 721,104 and 1,044,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,104 and 1,044,477 is: 1,512,863.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,104 : 1,044,477 = 1,044,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,104/1,044,477 = 1,044,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,104x = 1,044,477 × 1,044,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,104x = 1,090,932,203,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,932,203,529/721,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,863.89
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