Finding the Third Proportional to 767,280 and 1,161,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,280 and 1,161,582 is: 1,758,514.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,280 : 1,161,582 = 1,161,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,280/1,161,582 = 1,161,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,280x = 1,161,582 × 1,161,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,280x = 1,349,272,742,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,272,742,724/767,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,514.16
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