Finding the Third Proportional to 737,588 and 1,113,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,588 and 1,113,165 is: 1,679,984.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,588 : 1,113,165 = 1,113,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,588/1,113,165 = 1,113,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,588x = 1,113,165 × 1,113,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,588x = 1,239,136,317,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,136,317,225/737,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,679,984.38
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