Finding the Third Proportional to 732,804 and 1,165,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,804 and 1,165,707 is: 1,854,346.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,804 : 1,165,707 = 1,165,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,804/1,165,707 = 1,165,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,804x = 1,165,707 × 1,165,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,804x = 1,358,872,809,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,872,809,849/732,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,854,346.88
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