Finding the Third Proportional to 768,416 and 1,127,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,416 and 1,127,712 is: 1,655,007.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,416 : 1,127,712 = 1,127,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,416/1,127,712 = 1,127,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,416x = 1,127,712 × 1,127,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,416x = 1,271,734,354,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,734,354,944/768,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,655,007.65
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