Finding the Third Proportional to 732,762 and 1,045,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,762 and 1,045,926 is: 1,492,928.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,762 : 1,045,926 = 1,045,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,762/1,045,926 = 1,045,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,762x = 1,045,926 × 1,045,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,762x = 1,093,961,197,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,093,961,197,476/732,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,928.40
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