Finding the Third Proportional to 759,456 and 1,177,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,456 and 1,177,473 is: 1,825,573.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,456 : 1,177,473 = 1,177,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,456/1,177,473 = 1,177,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,456x = 1,177,473 × 1,177,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,456x = 1,386,442,665,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,442,665,729/759,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,573.39
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