Finding the Third Proportional to 767,772 and 1,204,297.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,772 and 1,204,297.88 is: 1,889,015.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,772 : 1,204,297.88 = 1,204,297.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,772/1,204,297.88 = 1,204,297.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,772x = 1,204,297.88 × 1,204,297.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,772x = 1,450,333,371,729.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,333,371,729.52/767,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,889,015.71
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