Finding the Third Proportional to 750,038 and 1,191,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,038 and 1,191,491 is: 1,892,771.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,038 : 1,191,491 = 1,191,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,038/1,191,491 = 1,191,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,038x = 1,191,491 × 1,191,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,038x = 1,419,650,803,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,650,803,081/750,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,771.84
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