Finding the Third Proportional to 760,472 and 1,063,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,472 and 1,063,252 is: 1,486,583.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,472 : 1,063,252 = 1,063,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,472/1,063,252 = 1,063,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,472x = 1,063,252 × 1,063,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,472x = 1,130,504,815,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,504,815,504/760,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,583.09
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