Finding the Third Proportional to 759,642 and 1,202,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,642 and 1,202,886 is: 1,904,758.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,642 : 1,202,886 = 1,202,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,642/1,202,886 = 1,202,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,642x = 1,202,886 × 1,202,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,642x = 1,446,934,728,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,934,728,996/759,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,904,758.73
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