Finding the Third Proportional to 760,428 and 1,063,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,428 and 1,063,134 is: 1,486,339.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,428 : 1,063,134 = 1,063,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,428/1,063,134 = 1,063,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,428x = 1,063,134 × 1,063,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,428x = 1,130,253,901,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,253,901,956/760,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,339.14
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