Finding the Third Proportional to 770,364 and 1,157,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,364 and 1,157,874 is: 1,740,310.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,364 : 1,157,874 = 1,157,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,364/1,157,874 = 1,157,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,364x = 1,157,874 × 1,157,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,364x = 1,340,672,199,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,672,199,876/770,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,740,310.04
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