Finding the Third Proportional to 722,666 and 1,073,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,666 and 1,073,523 is: 1,594,722.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,666 : 1,073,523 = 1,073,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,666/1,073,523 = 1,073,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,666x = 1,073,523 × 1,073,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,666x = 1,152,451,631,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,152,451,631,529/722,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,594,722.36
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