Finding the Third Proportional to 767,283 and 1,161,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,283 and 1,161,586 is: 1,758,519.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,283 : 1,161,586 = 1,161,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,283/1,161,586 = 1,161,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,283x = 1,161,586 × 1,161,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,283x = 1,349,282,035,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,282,035,396/767,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,519.39
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