Finding the Third Proportional to 760,894 and 1,138,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,894 and 1,138,961 is: 1,704,878.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,894 : 1,138,961 = 1,138,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,894/1,138,961 = 1,138,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,894x = 1,138,961 × 1,138,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,894x = 1,297,232,159,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,232,159,521/760,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,878.94
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