Finding the Third Proportional to 761,934 and 1,139,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,934 and 1,139,163 is: 1,703,155.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,934 : 1,139,163 = 1,139,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,934/1,139,163 = 1,139,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,934x = 1,139,163 × 1,139,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,934x = 1,297,692,340,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,692,340,569/761,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,155.84
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