Finding the Third Proportional to 759,184 and 1,164,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,184 and 1,164,151 is: 1,785,137.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,184 : 1,164,151 = 1,164,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,184/1,164,151 = 1,164,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,184x = 1,164,151 × 1,164,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,184x = 1,355,247,550,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,355,247,550,801/759,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,137.14
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