Finding the Third Proportional to 767,790 and 1,204,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,790 and 1,204,324 is: 1,889,053.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,790 : 1,204,324 = 1,204,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,790/1,204,324 = 1,204,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,790x = 1,204,324 × 1,204,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,790x = 1,450,396,296,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,396,296,976/767,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,889,053.38
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