Finding the Third Proportional to 734,658 and 1,135,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,658 and 1,135,233 is: 1,754,223.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,658 : 1,135,233 = 1,135,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,658/1,135,233 = 1,135,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,658x = 1,135,233 × 1,135,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,658x = 1,288,753,964,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,753,964,289/734,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,223.00
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