Finding the Third Proportional to 726,734 and 1,115,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,734 and 1,115,524 is: 1,712,309.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,734 : 1,115,524 = 1,115,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,734/1,115,524 = 1,115,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,734x = 1,115,524 × 1,115,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,734x = 1,244,393,794,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,393,794,576/726,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,712,309.86
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