Finding the Third Proportional to 752,546 and 1,152,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,546 and 1,152,795 is: 1,765,920.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,546 : 1,152,795 = 1,152,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,546/1,152,795 = 1,152,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,546x = 1,152,795 × 1,152,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,546x = 1,328,936,312,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,936,312,025/752,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,765,920.37
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