Finding the Third Proportional to 748,652 and 1,151,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,652 and 1,151,896 is: 1,772,338.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,652 : 1,151,896 = 1,151,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,652/1,151,896 = 1,151,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,652x = 1,151,896 × 1,151,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,652x = 1,326,864,394,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,864,394,816/748,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,338.01
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