Finding the Third Proportional to 741,018 and 1,148,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,018 and 1,148,135 is: 1,778,923.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,018 : 1,148,135 = 1,148,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,018/1,148,135 = 1,148,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,018x = 1,148,135 × 1,148,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,018x = 1,318,213,978,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,318,213,978,225/741,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,778,923.02
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