Finding the Third Proportional to 770,306 and 1,126,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,306 and 1,126,929 is: 1,648,655.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,306 : 1,126,929 = 1,126,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,306/1,126,929 = 1,126,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,306x = 1,126,929 × 1,126,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,306x = 1,269,968,971,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,968,971,041/770,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,655.17
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