Finding the Third Proportional to 775,040 and 1,131,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,040 and 1,131,941 is: 1,653,192.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,040 : 1,131,941 = 1,131,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,040/1,131,941 = 1,131,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,040x = 1,131,941 × 1,131,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,040x = 1,281,290,427,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,290,427,481/775,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,192.64
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