Finding the Third Proportional to 745,128 and 1,180,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,128 and 1,180,395 is: 1,869,923.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,128 : 1,180,395 = 1,180,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,128/1,180,395 = 1,180,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,128x = 1,180,395 × 1,180,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,128x = 1,393,332,356,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,393,332,356,025/745,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,869,923.50
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