Finding the Third Proportional to 772,731 and 1,182,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,731 and 1,182,043 is: 1,808,165.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,731 : 1,182,043 = 1,182,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,731/1,182,043 = 1,182,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,731x = 1,182,043 × 1,182,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,731x = 1,397,225,653,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,397,225,653,849/772,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,808,165.65
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