Finding the Third Proportional to 768,933 and 1,183,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,933 and 1,183,518 is: 1,821,634.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,933 : 1,183,518 = 1,183,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,933/1,183,518 = 1,183,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,933x = 1,183,518 × 1,183,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,933x = 1,400,714,856,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,714,856,324/768,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,634.47
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