Finding the Third Proportional to 750,066 and 1,125,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,066 and 1,125,181 is: 1,687,894.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,066 : 1,125,181 = 1,125,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,066/1,125,181 = 1,125,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,066x = 1,125,181 × 1,125,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,066x = 1,266,032,282,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,032,282,761/750,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,687,894.51
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