Finding the Third Proportional to 734,912 and 1,135,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,912 and 1,135,660 is: 1,754,936.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,912 : 1,135,660 = 1,135,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,912/1,135,660 = 1,135,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,912x = 1,135,660 × 1,135,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,912x = 1,289,723,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,723,635,600/734,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,936.15
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