Finding the Third Proportional to 771,840 and 1,192,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,840 and 1,192,752 is: 1,843,202.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,840 : 1,192,752 = 1,192,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,840/1,192,752 = 1,192,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,840x = 1,192,752 × 1,192,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,840x = 1,422,657,333,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,657,333,504/771,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,843,202.39
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