Finding the Third Proportional to 732,672 and 1,162,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,672 and 1,162,368 is: 1,844,071.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,672 : 1,162,368 = 1,162,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,672/1,162,368 = 1,162,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,672x = 1,162,368 × 1,162,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,672x = 1,351,099,367,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,099,367,424/732,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,844,071.25
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