Finding the Third Proportional to 754,988 and 1,143,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,988 and 1,143,477 is: 1,731,868.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,988 : 1,143,477 = 1,143,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,988/1,143,477 = 1,143,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,988x = 1,143,477 × 1,143,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,988x = 1,307,539,649,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,307,539,649,529/754,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,868.12
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