Finding the Third Proportional to 757,734 and 1,170,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,734 and 1,170,378 is: 1,807,738.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,734 : 1,170,378 = 1,170,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,734/1,170,378 = 1,170,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,734x = 1,170,378 × 1,170,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,734x = 1,369,784,662,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,784,662,884/757,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,807,738.15
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