Finding the Third Proportional to 745,440 and 993,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,440 and 993,165 is: 1,323,214.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,440 : 993,165 = 993,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,440/993,165 = 993,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,440x = 993,165 × 993,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,440x = 986,376,717,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,376,717,225/745,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,214.10
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