Finding the Third Proportional to 757,425 and 1,138,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,425 and 1,138,077 is: 1,710,029.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,425 : 1,138,077 = 1,138,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,425/1,138,077 = 1,138,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,425x = 1,138,077 × 1,138,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,425x = 1,295,219,257,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,219,257,929/757,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,029.72
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