Finding the Third Proportional to 766,410 and 1,160,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,410 and 1,160,217 is: 1,756,375.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,410 : 1,160,217 = 1,160,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,410/1,160,217 = 1,160,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,410x = 1,160,217 × 1,160,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,410x = 1,346,103,487,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,103,487,089/766,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,375.16
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