Finding the Third Proportional to 760,948 and 1,179,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,948 and 1,179,894 is: 1,829,494.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,948 : 1,179,894 = 1,179,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,948/1,179,894 = 1,179,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,948x = 1,179,894 × 1,179,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,948x = 1,392,149,851,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,392,149,851,236/760,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,829,494.07
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