Finding the Third Proportional to 771,840 and 1,192,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,840 and 1,192,764 is: 1,843,239.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,840 : 1,192,764 = 1,192,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,840/1,192,764 = 1,192,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,840x = 1,192,764 × 1,192,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,840x = 1,422,685,959,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,685,959,696/771,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,843,239.48
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