Finding the Third Proportional to 760,712 and 1,063,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,712 and 1,063,466 is: 1,486,712.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,712 : 1,063,466 = 1,063,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,712/1,063,466 = 1,063,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,712x = 1,063,466 × 1,063,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,712x = 1,130,959,933,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,959,933,156/760,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,712.36
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