Finding the Third Proportional to 721,956 and 1,122,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,956 and 1,122,310 is: 1,744,676.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,956 : 1,122,310 = 1,122,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,956/1,122,310 = 1,122,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,956x = 1,122,310 × 1,122,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,956x = 1,259,579,736,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,579,736,100/721,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,744,676.60
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