Finding the Third Proportional to 767,508 and 1,073,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,508 and 1,073,565 is: 1,501,667.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,508 : 1,073,565 = 1,073,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,508/1,073,565 = 1,073,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,508x = 1,073,565 × 1,073,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,508x = 1,152,541,809,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,152,541,809,225/767,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,501,667.49
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