Finding the Third Proportional to 733,884 and 1,122,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,884 and 1,122,706 is: 1,717,531.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,884 : 1,122,706 = 1,122,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,884/1,122,706 = 1,122,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,884x = 1,122,706 × 1,122,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,884x = 1,260,468,762,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,468,762,436/733,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,531.33
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