Finding the Third Proportional to 747,768 and 1,130,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,768 and 1,130,572 is: 1,709,344.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,768 : 1,130,572 = 1,130,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,768/1,130,572 = 1,130,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,768x = 1,130,572 × 1,130,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,768x = 1,278,193,047,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,193,047,184/747,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,709,344.41
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