Finding the Third Proportional to 753,518 and 1,131,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,518 and 1,131,963 is: 1,700,477.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,518 : 1,131,963 = 1,131,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,518/1,131,963 = 1,131,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,518x = 1,131,963 × 1,131,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,518x = 1,281,340,233,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,340,233,369/753,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,477.27
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