Finding the Third Proportional to 767,264 and 1,161,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,264 and 1,161,556 is: 1,758,472.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,264 : 1,161,556 = 1,161,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,264/1,161,556 = 1,161,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,264x = 1,161,556 × 1,161,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,264x = 1,349,212,341,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,212,341,136/767,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,472.10
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