Finding the Third Proportional to 770,538 and 1,022,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,538 and 1,022,421 is: 1,356,642.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,538 : 1,022,421 = 1,022,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,538/1,022,421 = 1,022,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,538x = 1,022,421 × 1,022,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,538x = 1,045,344,701,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,045,344,701,241/770,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,642.63
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