Finding the Third Proportional to 760,808 and 1,177,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,808 and 1,177,440 is: 1,822,227.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,808 : 1,177,440 = 1,177,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,808/1,177,440 = 1,177,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,808x = 1,177,440 × 1,177,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,808x = 1,386,364,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,364,953,600/760,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,227.10
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