Finding the Third Proportional to 762,416 and 1,121,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,416 and 1,121,448 is: 1,649,553.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,416 : 1,121,448 = 1,121,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,416/1,121,448 = 1,121,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,416x = 1,121,448 × 1,121,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,416x = 1,257,645,616,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,645,616,704/762,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,553.02
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