Finding the Third Proportional to 766,657.41 and 1,190,430.42
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,657.41 and 1,190,430.42 is: 1,848,445.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,657.41 : 1,190,430.42 = 1,190,430.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,657.41/1,190,430.42 = 1,190,430.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,657.41x = 1,190,430.42 × 1,190,430.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,657.41x = 1,417,124,589,325.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,124,589,325.49/766,657.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,848,445.70
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