Finding the Third Proportional to 760,750 and 1,177,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,750 and 1,177,338 is: 1,822,050.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,750 : 1,177,338 = 1,177,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,750/1,177,338 = 1,177,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,750x = 1,177,338 × 1,177,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,750x = 1,386,124,766,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,124,766,244/760,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,050.30
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