Finding the Third Proportional to 741,752 and 1,059,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,752 and 1,059,708 is: 1,513,957.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,752 : 1,059,708 = 1,059,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,752/1,059,708 = 1,059,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,752x = 1,059,708 × 1,059,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,752x = 1,122,981,045,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,981,045,264/741,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,513,957.56
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