Finding the Third Proportional to 738,026 and 1,205,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,026 and 1,205,129 is: 1,967,865.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,026 : 1,205,129 = 1,205,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,026/1,205,129 = 1,205,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,026x = 1,205,129 × 1,205,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,026x = 1,452,335,906,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,335,906,641/738,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,865.50
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