Finding the Third Proportional to 766,804 and 1,190,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,804 and 1,190,622 is: 1,848,687.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,804 : 1,190,622 = 1,190,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,804/1,190,622 = 1,190,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,804x = 1,190,622 × 1,190,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,804x = 1,417,580,746,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,580,746,884/766,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,848,687.21
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