Finding the Third Proportional to 748,153 and 1,160,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,153 and 1,160,825 is: 1,801,121.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,153 : 1,160,825 = 1,160,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,153/1,160,825 = 1,160,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,153x = 1,160,825 × 1,160,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,153x = 1,347,514,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,514,680,625/748,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,801,121.80
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