Finding the Third Proportional to 721,340 and 1,125,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,340 and 1,125,682 is: 1,756,675.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,340 : 1,125,682 = 1,125,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,340/1,125,682 = 1,125,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,340x = 1,125,682 × 1,125,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,340x = 1,267,159,965,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,159,965,124/721,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,675.03
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