Finding the Third Proportional to 770,366 and 1,109,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,366 and 1,109,643 is: 1,598,341.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,366 : 1,109,643 = 1,109,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,366/1,109,643 = 1,109,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,366x = 1,109,643 × 1,109,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,366x = 1,231,307,587,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,307,587,449/770,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,341.03
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