Finding the Third Proportional to 751,836 and 1,151,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,836 and 1,151,570 is: 1,763,833.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,836 : 1,151,570 = 1,151,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,836/1,151,570 = 1,151,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,836x = 1,151,570 × 1,151,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,836x = 1,326,113,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,113,464,900/751,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,833.42
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