Finding the Third Proportional to 767,574 and 1,214,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,574 and 1,214,541 is: 1,921,781.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,574 : 1,214,541 = 1,214,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,574/1,214,541 = 1,214,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,574x = 1,214,541 × 1,214,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,574x = 1,475,109,840,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,109,840,681/767,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,921,781.93
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