Finding the Third Proportional to 759,944 and 1,185,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,944 and 1,185,924 is: 1,850,683.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,944 : 1,185,924 = 1,185,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,944/1,185,924 = 1,185,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,944x = 1,185,924 × 1,185,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,944x = 1,406,415,733,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,415,733,776/759,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,683.38
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