Finding the Third Proportional to 770,712 and 1,210,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,712 and 1,210,596 is: 1,901,543.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,712 : 1,210,596 = 1,210,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,712/1,210,596 = 1,210,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,712x = 1,210,596 × 1,210,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,712x = 1,465,542,675,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,542,675,216/770,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,543.86
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