Finding the Third Proportional to 723,608 and 1,063,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,608 and 1,063,730 is: 1,563,721.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,608 : 1,063,730 = 1,063,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,608/1,063,730 = 1,063,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,608x = 1,063,730 × 1,063,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,608x = 1,131,521,512,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,131,521,512,900/723,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,721.67
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