Finding the Third Proportional to 723,854 and 1,127,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,854 and 1,127,145 is: 1,755,127.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,854 : 1,127,145 = 1,127,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,854/1,127,145 = 1,127,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,854x = 1,127,145 × 1,127,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,854x = 1,270,455,851,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,455,851,025/723,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,127.21
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