Finding the Third Proportional to 760,800 and 1,177,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,800 and 1,177,392 is: 1,822,097.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,800 : 1,177,392 = 1,177,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,800/1,177,392 = 1,177,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,800x = 1,177,392 × 1,177,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,800x = 1,386,251,921,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,251,921,664/760,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,097.69
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