Finding the Third Proportional to 771,744 and 1,186,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,744 and 1,186,776 is: 1,825,005.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,744 : 1,186,776 = 1,186,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,744/1,186,776 = 1,186,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,744x = 1,186,776 × 1,186,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,744x = 1,408,437,274,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,408,437,274,176/771,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,005.80
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