Finding the Third Proportional to 771,720 and 1,194,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,720 and 1,194,804 is: 1,849,837.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,720 : 1,194,804 = 1,194,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,720/1,194,804 = 1,194,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,720x = 1,194,804 × 1,194,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,720x = 1,427,556,598,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,556,598,416/771,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,849,837.50
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