Finding the Third Proportional to 752,598 and 1,072,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,598 and 1,072,847 is: 1,529,369.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,598 : 1,072,847 = 1,072,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,598/1,072,847 = 1,072,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,598x = 1,072,847 × 1,072,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,598x = 1,151,000,685,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,000,685,409/752,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,369.84
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