Finding the Third Proportional to 757,714 and 1,176,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,714 and 1,176,411 is: 1,826,471.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,714 : 1,176,411 = 1,176,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,714/1,176,411 = 1,176,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,714x = 1,176,411 × 1,176,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,714x = 1,383,942,840,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,942,840,921/757,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,471.26
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