Finding the Third Proportional to 770,312 and 1,126,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,312 and 1,126,942 is: 1,648,680.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,312 : 1,126,942 = 1,126,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,312/1,126,942 = 1,126,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,312x = 1,126,942 × 1,126,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,312x = 1,269,998,271,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,998,271,364/770,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,680.37
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