Finding the Third Proportional to 747,696 and 1,121,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,696 and 1,121,269 is: 1,681,491.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,696 : 1,121,269 = 1,121,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,696/1,121,269 = 1,121,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,696x = 1,121,269 × 1,121,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,696x = 1,257,244,170,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,244,170,361/747,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,681,491.10
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