Finding the Third Proportional to 755,991 and 1,169,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,991 and 1,169,712 is: 1,809,844.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,991 : 1,169,712 = 1,169,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,991/1,169,712 = 1,169,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,991x = 1,169,712 × 1,169,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,991x = 1,368,226,162,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,226,162,944/755,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,844.51
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