Finding the Third Proportional to 747,700 and 1,121,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,700 and 1,121,275 is: 1,681,500.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,700 : 1,121,275 = 1,121,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,700/1,121,275 = 1,121,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,700x = 1,121,275 × 1,121,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,700x = 1,257,257,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,257,625,625/747,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,681,500.10
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