Finding the Third Proportional to 760,368.94 and 1,176,953.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,368.94 and 1,176,953.63 is: 1,821,773.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,368.94 : 1,176,953.63 = 1,176,953.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,368.94/1,176,953.63 = 1,176,953.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,368.94x = 1,176,953.63 × 1,176,953.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,368.94x = 1,385,219,835,400.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,219,835,400.64/760,368.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,773.31
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