Finding the Third Proportional to 759,174 and 1,115,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,174 and 1,115,916 is: 1,640,293.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,174 : 1,115,916 = 1,115,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,174/1,115,916 = 1,115,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,174x = 1,115,916 × 1,115,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,174x = 1,245,268,519,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,268,519,056/759,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,293.95
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