Finding the Third Proportional to 756,864 and 1,261,382.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 756,864 and 1,261,382.63 is: 2,102,208.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756,864 : 1,261,382.63 = 1,261,382.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756,864/1,261,382.63 = 1,261,382.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756,864x = 1,261,382.63 × 1,261,382.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756,864x = 1,591,086,126,651.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,086,126,651.89/756,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,102,208.75
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