Finding the Third Proportional to 766,968 and 1,203,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,968 and 1,203,210 is: 1,887,581.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,968 : 1,203,210 = 1,203,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,968/1,203,210 = 1,203,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,968x = 1,203,210 × 1,203,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,968x = 1,447,714,304,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,714,304,100/766,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,887,581.10
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