Finding the Third Proportional to 759,672 and 1,127,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,672 and 1,127,796 is: 1,674,306.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,672 : 1,127,796 = 1,127,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,672/1,127,796 = 1,127,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,672x = 1,127,796 × 1,127,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,672x = 1,271,923,817,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,923,817,616/759,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,306.57
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