Finding the Third Proportional to 725,971 and 1,127,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,971 and 1,127,786 is: 1,752,000.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,971 : 1,127,786 = 1,127,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,971/1,127,786 = 1,127,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,971x = 1,127,786 × 1,127,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,971x = 1,271,901,261,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,901,261,796/725,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,000.10
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