Finding the Third Proportional to 758,290 and 1,153,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,290 and 1,153,819 is: 1,755,658.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,290 : 1,153,819 = 1,153,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,290/1,153,819 = 1,153,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,290x = 1,153,819 × 1,153,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,290x = 1,331,298,284,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,298,284,761/758,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,658.50
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