Finding the Third Proportional to 721,336 and 1,125,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,336 and 1,125,676 is: 1,756,666.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,336 : 1,125,676 = 1,125,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,336/1,125,676 = 1,125,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,336x = 1,125,676 × 1,125,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,336x = 1,267,146,456,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,146,456,976/721,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,666.04
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