Finding the Third Proportional to 759,564 and 1,141,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,564 and 1,141,806 is: 1,716,406.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,564 : 1,141,806 = 1,141,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,564/1,141,806 = 1,141,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,564x = 1,141,806 × 1,141,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,564x = 1,303,720,941,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,303,720,941,636/759,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,406.97
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