Finding the Third Proportional to 767,260 and 1,161,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,260 and 1,161,550 is: 1,758,463.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,260 : 1,161,550 = 1,161,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,260/1,161,550 = 1,161,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,260x = 1,161,550 × 1,161,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,260x = 1,349,198,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,198,402,500/767,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,463.11
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