Finding the Third Proportional to 762,708 and 1,034,682.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,708 and 1,034,682.75 is: 1,403,641.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,708 : 1,034,682.75 = 1,034,682.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,708/1,034,682.75 = 1,034,682.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,708x = 1,034,682.75 × 1,034,682.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,708x = 1,070,568,393,147.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,568,393,147.56/762,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,641.23
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