Finding the Third Proportional to 760,888 and 1,138,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,888 and 1,138,952 is: 1,704,865.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,888 : 1,138,952 = 1,138,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,888/1,138,952 = 1,138,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,888x = 1,138,952 × 1,138,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,888x = 1,297,211,658,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,211,658,304/760,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,865.44
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