Finding the Third Proportional to 759,964 and 1,185,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,964 and 1,185,954 is: 1,850,728.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,964 : 1,185,954 = 1,185,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,964/1,185,954 = 1,185,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,964x = 1,185,954 × 1,185,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,964x = 1,406,486,890,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,486,890,116/759,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,728.31
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