Finding the Third Proportional to 767,538 and 1,151,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,538 and 1,151,397 is: 1,727,230.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,538 : 1,151,397 = 1,151,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,538/1,151,397 = 1,151,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,538x = 1,151,397 × 1,151,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,538x = 1,325,715,051,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,715,051,609/767,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,727,230.51
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