Finding the Third Proportional to 766,074 and 1,159,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,074 and 1,159,776 is: 1,755,809.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,074 : 1,159,776 = 1,159,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,074/1,159,776 = 1,159,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,074x = 1,159,776 × 1,159,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,074x = 1,345,080,370,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,080,370,176/766,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,809.97
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