Finding the Third Proportional to 767,276 and 1,161,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,276 and 1,161,575 is: 1,758,502.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,276 : 1,161,575 = 1,161,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,276/1,161,575 = 1,161,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,276x = 1,161,575 × 1,161,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,276x = 1,349,256,480,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,256,480,625/767,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,502.13
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