Finding the Third Proportional to 746,498 and 1,005,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 746,498 and 1,005,699 is: 1,354,900.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746,498 : 1,005,699 = 1,005,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746,498/1,005,699 = 1,005,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746,498x = 1,005,699 × 1,005,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746,498x = 1,011,430,478,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,430,478,601/746,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,900.45
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