Finding the Third Proportional to 774,626 and 1,184,234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,626 and 1,184,234.50 is: 1,810,436.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,626 : 1,184,234.50 = 1,184,234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,626/1,184,234.50 = 1,184,234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,626x = 1,184,234.50 × 1,184,234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,626x = 1,402,411,350,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,411,350,990.25/774,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,436.72
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