Finding the Third Proportional to 768,384 and 1,127,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,384 and 1,127,664 is: 1,654,935.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,384 : 1,127,664 = 1,127,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,384/1,127,664 = 1,127,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,384x = 1,127,664 × 1,127,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,384x = 1,271,626,096,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,626,096,896/768,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,654,935.68
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