Finding the Third Proportional to 767,274 and 1,161,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,274 and 1,161,572 is: 1,758,497.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,274 : 1,161,572 = 1,161,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,274/1,161,572 = 1,161,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,274x = 1,161,572 × 1,161,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,274x = 1,349,249,511,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,249,511,184/767,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,497.63
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