Finding the Third Proportional to 737,964 and 1,080,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,964 and 1,080,702 is: 1,582,620.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,964 : 1,080,702 = 1,080,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,964/1,080,702 = 1,080,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,964x = 1,080,702 × 1,080,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,964x = 1,167,916,812,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,916,812,804/737,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,620.31
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