Finding the Third Proportional to 738,130 and 1,205,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,130 and 1,205,289 is: 1,968,110.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,130 : 1,205,289 = 1,205,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,130/1,205,289 = 1,205,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,130x = 1,205,289 × 1,205,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,130x = 1,452,721,573,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,721,573,521/738,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,968,110.73
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