Finding the Third Proportional to 749,994 and 1,161,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,994 and 1,161,605 is: 1,799,115.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,994 : 1,161,605 = 1,161,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,994/1,161,605 = 1,161,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,994x = 1,161,605 × 1,161,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,994x = 1,349,326,176,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,326,176,025/749,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,115.96
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