Finding the Third Proportional to 771,256 and 1,186,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,256 and 1,186,204 is: 1,824,400.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,256 : 1,186,204 = 1,186,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,256/1,186,204 = 1,186,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,256x = 1,186,204 × 1,186,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,256x = 1,407,079,929,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,079,929,616/771,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,824,400.63
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