Finding the Third Proportional to 737,624 and 1,121,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,624 and 1,121,741 is: 1,705,886.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,624 : 1,121,741 = 1,121,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,624/1,121,741 = 1,121,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,624x = 1,121,741 × 1,121,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,624x = 1,258,302,871,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,302,871,081/737,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,886.56
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