Finding the Third Proportional to 760,373 and 1,176,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,373 and 1,176,960 is: 1,821,783.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,373 : 1,176,960 = 1,176,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,373/1,176,960 = 1,176,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,373x = 1,176,960 × 1,176,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,373x = 1,385,234,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,234,841,600/760,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,783.31
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