Finding the Third Proportional to 762,723 and 1,153,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,723 and 1,153,926 is: 1,745,778.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,723 : 1,153,926 = 1,153,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,723/1,153,926 = 1,153,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,723x = 1,153,926 × 1,153,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,723x = 1,331,545,213,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,545,213,476/762,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,778.24
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