Finding the Third Proportional to 767,487.75 and 1,174,623.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,487.75 and 1,174,623.75 is: 1,797,736.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,487.75 : 1,174,623.75 = 1,174,623.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,487.75/1,174,623.75 = 1,174,623.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,487.75x = 1,174,623.75 × 1,174,623.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,487.75x = 1,379,740,954,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,740,954,064.06/767,487.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,797,736.78
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