Finding the Third Proportional to 766,682 and 1,176,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,682 and 1,176,819 is: 1,806,359.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,682 : 1,176,819 = 1,176,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,682/1,176,819 = 1,176,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,682x = 1,176,819 × 1,176,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,682x = 1,384,902,958,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,384,902,958,761/766,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,359.04
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