Finding the Third Proportional to 760,950 and 1,179,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,950 and 1,179,898 is: 1,829,501.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,950 : 1,179,898 = 1,179,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,950/1,179,898 = 1,179,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,950x = 1,179,898 × 1,179,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,950x = 1,392,159,290,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,392,159,290,404/760,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,829,501.66
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