Finding the Third Proportional to 752,469 and 1,165,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,469 and 1,165,605 is: 1,805,569.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,469 : 1,165,605 = 1,165,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,469/1,165,605 = 1,165,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,469x = 1,165,605 × 1,165,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,469x = 1,358,635,016,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,635,016,025/752,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,805,569.42
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