Finding the Third Proportional to 747,236 and 1,189,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,236 and 1,189,580 is: 1,893,779.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,236 : 1,189,580 = 1,189,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,236/1,189,580 = 1,189,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,236x = 1,189,580 × 1,189,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,236x = 1,415,100,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,100,576,400/747,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,779.98
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