Finding the Third Proportional to 759,630 and 1,202,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,630 and 1,202,871 is: 1,904,741.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,630 : 1,202,871 = 1,202,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,630/1,202,871 = 1,202,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,630x = 1,202,871 × 1,202,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,630x = 1,446,898,642,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,898,642,641/759,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,904,741.31
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