Finding the Third Proportional to 721,148 and 1,044,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,148 and 1,044,513 is: 1,512,875.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,148 : 1,044,513 = 1,044,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,148/1,044,513 = 1,044,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,148x = 1,044,513 × 1,044,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,148x = 1,091,007,407,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,091,007,407,169/721,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,875.87
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