Finding the Third Proportional to 723,600 and 1,063,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,600 and 1,063,719 is: 1,563,706.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,600 : 1,063,719 = 1,063,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,600/1,063,719 = 1,063,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,600x = 1,063,719 × 1,063,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,600x = 1,131,498,110,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,131,498,110,961/723,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,706.62
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