Finding the Third Proportional to 774,630 and 1,184,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,630 and 1,184,240 is: 1,810,444.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,630 : 1,184,240 = 1,184,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,630/1,184,240 = 1,184,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,630x = 1,184,240 × 1,184,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,630x = 1,402,424,377,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,424,377,600/774,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,444.18
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