Finding the Third Proportional to 766,172 and 1,159,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,172 and 1,159,910 is: 1,755,991.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,172 : 1,159,910 = 1,159,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,172/1,159,910 = 1,159,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,172x = 1,159,910 × 1,159,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,172x = 1,345,391,208,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,391,208,100/766,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,991.09
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