Finding the Third Proportional to 766,956 and 1,203,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,956 and 1,203,192 is: 1,887,554.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,956 : 1,203,192 = 1,203,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,956/1,203,192 = 1,203,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,956x = 1,203,192 × 1,203,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,956x = 1,447,670,988,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,670,988,864/766,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,887,554.16
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