Finding the Third Proportional to 750,966 and 1,162,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,966 and 1,162,098 is: 1,798,312.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,966 : 1,162,098 = 1,162,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,966/1,162,098 = 1,162,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,966x = 1,162,098 × 1,162,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,966x = 1,350,471,761,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,350,471,761,604/750,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,312.79
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