Finding the Third Proportional to 767,278 and 1,161,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,278 and 1,161,578 is: 1,758,506.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,278 : 1,161,578 = 1,161,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,278/1,161,578 = 1,161,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,278x = 1,161,578 × 1,161,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,278x = 1,349,263,450,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,263,450,084/767,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,506.63
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