Finding the Third Proportional to 759,936 and 1,185,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,936 and 1,185,912 is: 1,850,665.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,936 : 1,185,912 = 1,185,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,936/1,185,912 = 1,185,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,936x = 1,185,912 × 1,185,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,936x = 1,406,387,271,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,387,271,744/759,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,665.41
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