Finding the Third Proportional to 764,961.75 and 1,125,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,961.75 and 1,125,117 is: 1,654,838.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,961.75 : 1,125,117 = 1,125,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,961.75/1,125,117 = 1,125,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,961.75x = 1,125,117 × 1,125,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,961.75x = 1,265,888,263,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,888,263,689/764,961.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,654,838.64
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