Finding the Third Proportional to 770,340 and 1,126,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,340 and 1,126,980 is: 1,648,731.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,340 : 1,126,980 = 1,126,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,340/1,126,980 = 1,126,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,340x = 1,126,980 × 1,126,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,340x = 1,270,083,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,083,920,400/770,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,731.63
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