Finding the Third Proportional to 767,536 and 1,151,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,536 and 1,151,394 is: 1,727,226.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,536 : 1,151,394 = 1,151,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,536/1,151,394 = 1,151,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,536x = 1,151,394 × 1,151,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,536x = 1,325,708,143,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,708,143,236/767,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,727,226.01
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