Finding the Third Proportional to 745,692 and 1,118,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,692 and 1,118,619 is: 1,678,050.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,692 : 1,118,619 = 1,118,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,692/1,118,619 = 1,118,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,692x = 1,118,619 × 1,118,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,692x = 1,251,308,467,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,308,467,161/745,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,050.01
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