Finding the Third Proportional to 770,681 and 1,186,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,681 and 1,186,032 is: 1,825,232.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,681 : 1,186,032 = 1,186,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,681/1,186,032 = 1,186,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,681x = 1,186,032 × 1,186,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,681x = 1,406,671,905,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,671,905,024/770,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,232.37
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