Finding the Third Proportional to 759,942 and 1,185,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,942 and 1,185,921 is: 1,850,678.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,942 : 1,185,921 = 1,185,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,942/1,185,921 = 1,185,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,942x = 1,185,921 × 1,185,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,942x = 1,406,408,618,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,408,618,241/759,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,678.89
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