Finding the Third Proportional to 757,657 and 1,176,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,657 and 1,176,330 is: 1,826,357.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,657 : 1,176,330 = 1,176,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,657/1,176,330 = 1,176,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,657x = 1,176,330 × 1,176,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,657x = 1,383,752,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,752,268,900/757,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,357.14
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