Finding the Third Proportional to 766,674 and 1,202,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,674 and 1,202,754 is: 1,886,873.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,674 : 1,202,754 = 1,202,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,674/1,202,754 = 1,202,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,674x = 1,202,754 × 1,202,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,674x = 1,446,617,184,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,617,184,516/766,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,873.93
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