Finding the Third Proportional to 751,752 and 1,165,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,752 and 1,165,824 is: 1,807,970.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,752 : 1,165,824 = 1,165,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,752/1,165,824 = 1,165,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,752x = 1,165,824 × 1,165,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,752x = 1,359,145,598,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,145,598,976/751,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,807,970.71
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