Finding the Third Proportional to 738,202 and 1,156,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,202 and 1,156,490 is: 1,811,792.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,202 : 1,156,490 = 1,156,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,202/1,156,490 = 1,156,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,202x = 1,156,490 × 1,156,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,202x = 1,337,469,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,469,120,100/738,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,792.87
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