Finding the Third Proportional to 768,714 and 1,194,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,714 and 1,194,352 is: 1,855,666.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,714 : 1,194,352 = 1,194,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,714/1,194,352 = 1,194,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,714x = 1,194,352 × 1,194,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,714x = 1,426,476,699,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,476,699,904/768,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,666.35
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