Finding the Third Proportional to 760,722 and 1,184,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,722 and 1,184,702 is: 1,844,982.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,722 : 1,184,702 = 1,184,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,722/1,184,702 = 1,184,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,722x = 1,184,702 × 1,184,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,722x = 1,403,518,828,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,403,518,828,804/760,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,844,982.57
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