Finding the Third Proportional to 747,710 and 1,121,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,710 and 1,121,284 is: 1,681,504.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,710 : 1,121,284 = 1,121,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,710/1,121,284 = 1,121,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,710x = 1,121,284 × 1,121,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,710x = 1,257,277,808,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,277,808,656/747,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,681,504.61
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