Finding the Third Proportional to 763,492 and 1,181,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,492 and 1,181,109 is: 1,827,155.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,492 : 1,181,109 = 1,181,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,492/1,181,109 = 1,181,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,492x = 1,181,109 × 1,181,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,492x = 1,395,018,469,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,018,469,881/763,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,827,155.32
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