Finding the Third Proportional to 738,304 and 1,055,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,304 and 1,055,776 is: 1,509,761.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,304 : 1,055,776 = 1,055,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,304/1,055,776 = 1,055,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,304x = 1,055,776 × 1,055,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,304x = 1,114,662,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,114,662,962,176/738,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,761.51
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