Finding the Third Proportional to 722,432 and 1,125,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,432 and 1,125,012 is: 1,751,932.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,432 : 1,125,012 = 1,125,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,432/1,125,012 = 1,125,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,432x = 1,125,012 × 1,125,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,432x = 1,265,652,000,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,652,000,144/722,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,751,932.36
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