Finding the Third Proportional to 747,326 and 1,189,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,326 and 1,189,708 is: 1,893,959.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,326 : 1,189,708 = 1,189,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,326/1,189,708 = 1,189,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,326x = 1,189,708 × 1,189,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,326x = 1,415,405,125,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,405,125,264/747,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,959.43
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