Finding the Third Proportional to 736,776 and 1,141,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,776 and 1,141,128 is: 1,767,393.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,776 : 1,141,128 = 1,141,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,776/1,141,128 = 1,141,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,776x = 1,141,128 × 1,141,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,776x = 1,302,173,112,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,173,112,384/736,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,393.50
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