Finding the Third Proportional to 750,614 and 1,161,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,614 and 1,161,825 is: 1,798,310.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,614 : 1,161,825 = 1,161,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,614/1,161,825 = 1,161,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,614x = 1,161,825 × 1,161,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,614x = 1,349,837,330,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,837,330,625/750,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,310.89
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