Finding the Third Proportional to 750,608 and 1,163,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,608 and 1,163,991 is: 1,805,036.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,608 : 1,163,991 = 1,163,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,608/1,163,991 = 1,163,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,608x = 1,163,991 × 1,163,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,608x = 1,354,875,048,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,875,048,081/750,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,805,036.78
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