Finding the Third Proportional to 725,568 and 1,091,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,568 and 1,091,136 is: 1,640,890.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,568 : 1,091,136 = 1,091,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,568/1,091,136 = 1,091,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,568x = 1,091,136 × 1,091,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,568x = 1,190,577,770,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,577,770,496/725,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,890.68
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