Finding the Third Proportional to 759,576 and 1,180,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,576 and 1,180,844 is: 1,835,751.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,576 : 1,180,844 = 1,180,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,576/1,180,844 = 1,180,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,576x = 1,180,844 × 1,180,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,576x = 1,394,392,552,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,394,392,552,336/759,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835,751.20
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