Finding the Third Proportional to 762,270 and 1,120,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,270 and 1,120,569 is: 1,647,283.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,270 : 1,120,569 = 1,120,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,270/1,120,569 = 1,120,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,270x = 1,120,569 × 1,120,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,270x = 1,255,674,883,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,255,674,883,761/762,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,647,283.62
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