Finding the Third Proportional to 728,216 and 1,130,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,216 and 1,130,663 is: 1,755,521.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,216 : 1,130,663 = 1,130,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,216/1,130,663 = 1,130,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,216x = 1,130,663 × 1,130,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,216x = 1,278,398,819,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,398,819,569/728,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,521.47
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