Finding the Third Proportional to 734,659 and 1,135,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,659 and 1,135,235 is: 1,754,226.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,659 : 1,135,235 = 1,135,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,659/1,135,235 = 1,135,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,659x = 1,135,235 × 1,135,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,659x = 1,288,758,505,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,288,758,505,225/734,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,226.80
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