Finding the Third Proportional to 740,864 and 1,147,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,864 and 1,147,904 is: 1,778,576.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,864 : 1,147,904 = 1,147,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,864/1,147,904 = 1,147,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,864x = 1,147,904 × 1,147,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,864x = 1,317,683,593,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,317,683,593,216/740,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,778,576.90
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