Finding the Third Proportional to 758,360 and 1,145,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,360 and 1,145,604 is: 1,730,587.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,360 : 1,145,604 = 1,145,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,360/1,145,604 = 1,145,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,360x = 1,145,604 × 1,145,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,360x = 1,312,408,524,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,408,524,816/758,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730,587.75
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