Finding the Third Proportional to 772,974 and 1,136,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,974 and 1,136,340 is: 1,670,520.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,974 : 1,136,340 = 1,136,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,974/1,136,340 = 1,136,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,974x = 1,136,340 × 1,136,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,974x = 1,291,268,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,268,595,600/772,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,670,520.09
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