Finding the Third Proportional to 738,936 and 1,190,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,936 and 1,190,006 is: 1,916,423.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,936 : 1,190,006 = 1,190,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,936/1,190,006 = 1,190,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,936x = 1,190,006 × 1,190,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,936x = 1,416,114,280,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,114,280,036/738,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,916,423.45
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