Finding the Third Proportional to 766,414 and 1,160,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,414 and 1,160,224 is: 1,756,387.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,414 : 1,160,224 = 1,160,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,414/1,160,224 = 1,160,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,414x = 1,160,224 × 1,160,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,414x = 1,346,119,730,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,119,730,176/766,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,387.19
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