Finding the Third Proportional to 704,538 and 1,134,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,538 and 1,134,378 is: 1,826,464.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,538 : 1,134,378 = 1,134,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,538/1,134,378 = 1,134,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,538x = 1,134,378 × 1,134,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,538x = 1,286,813,446,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,813,446,884/704,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,464.22
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