Finding the Third Proportional to 768,232 and 1,019,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,232 and 1,019,418 is: 1,352,733.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,232 : 1,019,418 = 1,019,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,232/1,019,418 = 1,019,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,232x = 1,019,418 × 1,019,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,232x = 1,039,213,058,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,213,058,724/768,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,733.37
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