Finding the Third Proportional to 761,058 and 1,170,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,058 and 1,170,198 is: 1,799,289.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,058 : 1,170,198 = 1,170,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,058/1,170,198 = 1,170,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,058x = 1,170,198 × 1,170,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,058x = 1,369,363,359,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,363,359,204/761,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,289.09
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