Finding the Third Proportional to 740,256 and 1,115,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,256 and 1,115,847 is: 1,682,005.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,256 : 1,115,847 = 1,115,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,256/1,115,847 = 1,115,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,256x = 1,115,847 × 1,115,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,256x = 1,245,114,527,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,114,527,409/740,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,005.32
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