Finding the Third Proportional to 770,684 and 1,186,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,684 and 1,186,037 is: 1,825,240.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,684 : 1,186,037 = 1,186,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,684/1,186,037 = 1,186,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,684x = 1,186,037 × 1,186,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,684x = 1,406,683,765,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,683,765,369/770,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,240.65
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