Finding the Third Proportional to 748,466 and 1,145,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,466 and 1,145,151 is: 1,752,078.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,466 : 1,145,151 = 1,145,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,466/1,145,151 = 1,145,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,466x = 1,145,151 × 1,145,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,466x = 1,311,370,812,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,370,812,801/748,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,078.00
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