Finding the Third Proportional to 767,298 and 1,161,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,298 and 1,161,599 is: 1,758,524.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,298 : 1,161,599 = 1,161,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,298/1,161,599 = 1,161,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,298x = 1,161,599 × 1,161,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,298x = 1,349,312,236,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,312,236,801/767,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,524.38
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