Finding the Third Proportional to 735,414 and 1,040,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 735,414 and 1,040,649 is: 1,472,572.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735,414 : 1,040,649 = 1,040,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735,414/1,040,649 = 1,040,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735,414x = 1,040,649 × 1,040,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735,414x = 1,082,950,341,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,082,950,341,201/735,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,572.38
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