Finding the Third Proportional to 774,496 and 1,247,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,496 and 1,247,728 is: 2,010,113.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,496 : 1,247,728 = 1,247,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,496/1,247,728 = 1,247,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,496x = 1,247,728 × 1,247,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,496x = 1,556,825,161,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,825,161,984/774,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,113.88
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