Finding the Third Proportional to 768,412 and 1,234,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,412 and 1,234,630 is: 1,983,716.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,412 : 1,234,630 = 1,234,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,412/1,234,630 = 1,234,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,412x = 1,234,630 × 1,234,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,412x = 1,524,311,236,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,311,236,900/768,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,983,716.08
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