Finding the Third Proportional to 762,474 and 1,121,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,474 and 1,121,523 is: 1,649,648.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,474 : 1,121,523 = 1,121,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,474/1,121,523 = 1,121,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,474x = 1,121,523 × 1,121,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,474x = 1,257,813,839,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,257,813,839,529/762,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,649,648.17
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