Finding the Third Proportional to 755,786 and 1,159,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,786 and 1,159,707 is: 1,779,498.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,786 : 1,159,707 = 1,159,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,786/1,159,707 = 1,159,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,786x = 1,159,707 × 1,159,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,786x = 1,344,920,325,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,920,325,849/755,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,779,498.86
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