Finding the Third Proportional to 732,917 and 1,121,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,917 and 1,121,173 is: 1,715,104.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,917 : 1,121,173 = 1,121,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,917/1,121,173 = 1,121,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,917x = 1,121,173 × 1,121,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,917x = 1,257,028,895,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,028,895,929/732,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,104.02
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