Finding the Third Proportional to 742,676 and 1,082,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,676 and 1,082,718 is: 1,578,451.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,676 : 1,082,718 = 1,082,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,676/1,082,718 = 1,082,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,676x = 1,082,718 × 1,082,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,676x = 1,172,278,267,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,278,267,524/742,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,578,451.80
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