Finding the Third Proportional to 725,976 and 1,127,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,976 and 1,127,793 is: 1,752,009.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,976 : 1,127,793 = 1,127,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,976/1,127,793 = 1,127,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,976x = 1,127,793 × 1,127,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,976x = 1,271,917,050,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,917,050,849/725,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,009.78
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