Finding the Third Proportional to 738,428 and 1,106,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,428 and 1,106,411 is: 1,657,772.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,428 : 1,106,411 = 1,106,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,428/1,106,411 = 1,106,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,428x = 1,106,411 × 1,106,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,428x = 1,224,145,300,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,145,300,921/738,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,772.05
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