Finding the Third Proportional to 759,932 and 1,185,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,932 and 1,185,906 is: 1,850,656.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,932 : 1,185,906 = 1,185,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,932/1,185,906 = 1,185,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,932x = 1,185,906 × 1,185,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,932x = 1,406,373,040,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,373,040,836/759,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,656.43
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