Finding the Third Proportional to 757,672 and 1,176,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,672 and 1,176,348 is: 1,826,376.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,672 : 1,176,348 = 1,176,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,672/1,176,348 = 1,176,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,672x = 1,176,348 × 1,176,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,672x = 1,383,794,617,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,794,617,104/757,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,376.87
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