Finding the Third Proportional to 750,176 and 1,071,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,176 and 1,071,984 is: 1,531,840.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,176 : 1,071,984 = 1,071,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,176/1,071,984 = 1,071,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,176x = 1,071,984 × 1,071,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,176x = 1,149,149,696,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,149,149,696,256/750,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,840.12
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