Finding the Third Proportional to 750,104 and 1,125,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,104 and 1,125,237 is: 1,687,977.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,104 : 1,125,237 = 1,125,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,104/1,125,237 = 1,125,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,104x = 1,125,237 × 1,125,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,104x = 1,266,158,306,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,158,306,169/750,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,977.01
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