Finding the Third Proportional to 721,296 and 1,122,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,296 and 1,122,764 is: 1,747,686.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,296 : 1,122,764 = 1,122,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,296/1,122,764 = 1,122,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,296x = 1,122,764 × 1,122,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,296x = 1,260,598,999,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,598,999,696/721,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,747,686.11
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