Finding the Third Proportional to 766,408 and 1,160,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,408 and 1,160,214 is: 1,756,370.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,408 : 1,160,214 = 1,160,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,408/1,160,214 = 1,160,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,408x = 1,160,214 × 1,160,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,408x = 1,346,096,525,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,096,525,796/766,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,370.66
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