Finding the Third Proportional to 726,540 and 997,341.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,540 and 997,341.75 is: 1,369,078.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,540 : 997,341.75 = 997,341.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,540/997,341.75 = 997,341.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,540x = 997,341.75 × 997,341.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,540x = 994,690,566,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,690,566,293.06/726,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,369,078.88
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