Finding the Third Proportional to 737,904 and 1,128,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,904 and 1,128,270 is: 1,725,147.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,904 : 1,128,270 = 1,128,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,904/1,128,270 = 1,128,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,904x = 1,128,270 × 1,128,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,904x = 1,272,993,192,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,272,993,192,900/737,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,725,147.44
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