Finding the Third Proportional to 753,538 and 1,130,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,538 and 1,130,319 is: 1,695,496.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,538 : 1,130,319 = 1,130,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,538/1,130,319 = 1,130,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,538x = 1,130,319 × 1,130,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,538x = 1,277,621,041,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,621,041,761/753,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,695,496.50
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