Finding the Third Proportional to 733,833 and 1,122,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,833 and 1,122,635 is: 1,717,433.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,833 : 1,122,635 = 1,122,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,833/1,122,635 = 1,122,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,833x = 1,122,635 × 1,122,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,833x = 1,260,309,343,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,309,343,225/733,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,433.45
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