Finding the Third Proportional to 767,268 and 1,161,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,268 and 1,161,562 is: 1,758,481.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,268 : 1,161,562 = 1,161,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,268/1,161,562 = 1,161,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,268x = 1,161,562 × 1,161,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,268x = 1,349,226,279,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,226,279,844/767,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,481.10
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