Finding the Third Proportional to 743,832 and 1,104,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,832 and 1,104,813 is: 1,640,977.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,832 : 1,104,813 = 1,104,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,832/1,104,813 = 1,104,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,832x = 1,104,813 × 1,104,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,832x = 1,220,611,764,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,611,764,969/743,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,977.75
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