Finding the Third Proportional to 726,388 and 1,127,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,388 and 1,127,362 is: 1,749,677.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,388 : 1,127,362 = 1,127,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,388/1,127,362 = 1,127,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,388x = 1,127,362 × 1,127,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,388x = 1,270,945,079,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,945,079,044/726,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,677.97
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