Finding the Third Proportional to 721,128 and 1,044,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,128 and 1,044,508 is: 1,512,903.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,128 : 1,044,508 = 1,044,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,128/1,044,508 = 1,044,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,128x = 1,044,508 × 1,044,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,128x = 1,090,996,962,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,996,962,064/721,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,903.34
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