Finding the Third Proportional to 766,152 and 1,159,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,152 and 1,159,879.50 is: 1,755,944.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,152 : 1,159,879.50 = 1,159,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,152/1,159,879.50 = 1,159,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,152x = 1,159,879.50 × 1,159,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,152x = 1,345,320,454,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,320,454,520.25/766,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,944.58
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