Finding the Third Proportional to 759,602 and 1,175,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,602 and 1,175,795 is: 1,820,024.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,602 : 1,175,795 = 1,175,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,602/1,175,795 = 1,175,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,602x = 1,175,795 × 1,175,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,602x = 1,382,493,882,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,493,882,025/759,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,820,024.02
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