Finding the Third Proportional to 770,679 and 1,186,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,679 and 1,186,029 is: 1,825,227.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,679 : 1,186,029 = 1,186,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,679/1,186,029 = 1,186,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,679x = 1,186,029 × 1,186,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,679x = 1,406,664,788,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,664,788,841/770,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,227.87
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