Finding the Third Proportional to 727,056 and 1,110,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,056 and 1,110,267 is: 1,695,457.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,056 : 1,110,267 = 1,110,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,056/1,110,267 = 1,110,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,056x = 1,110,267 × 1,110,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,056x = 1,232,692,811,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,692,811,289/727,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,695,457.86
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