Finding the Third Proportional to 774,014 and 1,172,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,014 and 1,172,698 is: 1,776,738.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,014 : 1,172,698 = 1,172,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,014/1,172,698 = 1,172,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,014x = 1,172,698 × 1,172,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,014x = 1,375,220,599,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,220,599,204/774,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,738.66
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