Finding the Third Proportional to 753,850 and 1,165,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,850 and 1,165,770 is: 1,802,772.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,850 : 1,165,770 = 1,165,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,850/1,165,770 = 1,165,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,850x = 1,165,770 × 1,165,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,850x = 1,359,019,692,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,019,692,900/753,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,772.03
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