Finding the Third Proportional to 768,646 and 1,221,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,646 and 1,221,398 is: 1,940,832.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,646 : 1,221,398 = 1,221,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,646/1,221,398 = 1,221,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,646x = 1,221,398 × 1,221,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,646x = 1,491,813,074,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,813,074,404/768,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,940,832.42
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