Finding the Third Proportional to 724,326 and 1,065,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,326 and 1,065,465 is: 1,567,271.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,326 : 1,065,465 = 1,065,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,326/1,065,465 = 1,065,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,326x = 1,065,465 × 1,065,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,326x = 1,135,215,666,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,215,666,225/724,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,271.73
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