Finding the Third Proportional to 774,588 and 1,173,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,588 and 1,173,474 is: 1,777,772.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,588 : 1,173,474 = 1,173,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,588/1,173,474 = 1,173,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,588x = 1,173,474 × 1,173,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,588x = 1,377,041,228,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,041,228,676/774,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,772.48
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