Finding the Third Proportional to 760,454 and 1,063,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,454 and 1,063,179 is: 1,486,414.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,454 : 1,063,179 = 1,063,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,454/1,063,179 = 1,063,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,454x = 1,063,179 × 1,063,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,454x = 1,130,349,586,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,349,586,041/760,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,414.15
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