Finding the Third Proportional to 740,824 and 1,106,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,824 and 1,106,358 is: 1,652,252.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,824 : 1,106,358 = 1,106,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,824/1,106,358 = 1,106,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,824x = 1,106,358 × 1,106,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,824x = 1,224,028,024,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,028,024,164/740,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,652,252.12
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