Finding the Third Proportional to 751,518 and 1,163,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,518 and 1,163,889 is: 1,802,535.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,518 : 1,163,889 = 1,163,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,518/1,163,889 = 1,163,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,518x = 1,163,889 × 1,163,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,518x = 1,354,637,604,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,637,604,321/751,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,535.14
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