Finding the Third Proportional to 737,668 and 1,113,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,668 and 1,113,276 is: 1,680,137.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,668 : 1,113,276 = 1,113,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,668/1,113,276 = 1,113,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,668x = 1,113,276 × 1,113,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,668x = 1,239,383,452,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,383,452,176/737,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,137.21
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