Finding the Third Proportional to 732,926 and 1,121,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,926 and 1,121,186 is: 1,715,122.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,926 : 1,121,186 = 1,121,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,926/1,121,186 = 1,121,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,926x = 1,121,186 × 1,121,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,926x = 1,257,058,046,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,058,046,596/732,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,122.74
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