Finding the Third Proportional to 768,228 and 1,019,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,228 and 1,019,421 is: 1,352,748.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,228 : 1,019,421 = 1,019,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,228/1,019,421 = 1,019,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,228x = 1,019,421 × 1,019,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,228x = 1,039,219,175,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,219,175,241/768,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,748.37
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