Finding the Third Proportional to 748,730 and 1,122,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,730 and 1,122,730 is: 1,683,547.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,730 : 1,122,730 = 1,122,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,730/1,122,730 = 1,122,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,730x = 1,122,730 × 1,122,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,730x = 1,260,522,652,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,522,652,900/748,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,547.68
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