Finding the Third Proportional to 723,864 and 1,127,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,864 and 1,127,160 is: 1,755,149.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,864 : 1,127,160 = 1,127,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,864/1,127,160 = 1,127,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,864x = 1,127,160 × 1,127,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,864x = 1,270,489,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,489,665,600/723,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,149.68
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