Finding the Third Proportional to 760,770 and 1,177,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,770 and 1,177,344 is: 1,822,020.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,770 : 1,177,344 = 1,177,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,770/1,177,344 = 1,177,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,770x = 1,177,344 × 1,177,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,770x = 1,386,138,894,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,138,894,336/760,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,020.97
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