Finding the Third Proportional to 767,016 and 1,200,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,016 and 1,200,600 is: 1,879,283.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,016 : 1,200,600 = 1,200,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,016/1,200,600 = 1,200,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,016x = 1,200,600 × 1,200,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,016x = 1,441,440,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441,440,360,000/767,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,879,283.30
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