Finding the Third Proportional to 738,024 and 1,205,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,024 and 1,205,127 is: 1,967,864.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,024 : 1,205,127 = 1,205,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,024/1,205,127 = 1,205,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,024x = 1,205,127 × 1,205,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,024x = 1,452,331,086,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,331,086,129/738,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,864.31
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