Finding the Third Proportional to 774,632 and 1,184,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,632 and 1,184,243 is: 1,810,448.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,632 : 1,184,243 = 1,184,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,632/1,184,243 = 1,184,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,632x = 1,184,243 × 1,184,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,632x = 1,402,431,483,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,431,483,049/774,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,448.68
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