Finding the Third Proportional to 753,854 and 1,165,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,854 and 1,165,776 is: 1,802,781.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,854 : 1,165,776 = 1,165,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,854/1,165,776 = 1,165,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,854x = 1,165,776 × 1,165,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,854x = 1,359,033,682,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359,033,682,176/753,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,781.02
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