Finding the Third Proportional to 734,682 and 1,134,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,682 and 1,134,778 is: 1,752,759.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,682 : 1,134,778 = 1,134,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,682/1,134,778 = 1,134,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,682x = 1,134,778 × 1,134,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,682x = 1,287,721,109,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,287,721,109,284/734,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,759.85
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