Finding the Third Proportional to 737,424 and 1,125,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,424 and 1,125,819 is: 1,718,778.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,424 : 1,125,819 = 1,125,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,424/1,125,819 = 1,125,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,424x = 1,125,819 × 1,125,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,424x = 1,267,468,420,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,468,420,761/737,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,778.37
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