Finding the Third Proportional to 738,067 and 1,103,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,067 and 1,103,257 is: 1,649,140.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,067 : 1,103,257 = 1,103,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,067/1,103,257 = 1,103,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,067x = 1,103,257 × 1,103,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,067x = 1,217,176,008,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,176,008,049/738,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,140.27
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