Finding the Third Proportional to 732,932 and 1,121,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,932 and 1,121,195 is: 1,715,136.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,932 : 1,121,195 = 1,121,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,932/1,121,195 = 1,121,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,932x = 1,121,195 × 1,121,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,932x = 1,257,078,228,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,078,228,025/732,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,136.23
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