Finding the Third Proportional to 750,062 and 1,191,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,062 and 1,191,513 is: 1,892,781.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,062 : 1,191,513 = 1,191,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,062/1,191,513 = 1,191,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,062x = 1,191,513 × 1,191,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,062x = 1,419,703,229,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,703,229,169/750,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,781.17
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