Finding the Third Proportional to 775,416 and 1,158,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,416 and 1,158,477 is: 1,730,772.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,416 : 1,158,477 = 1,158,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,416/1,158,477 = 1,158,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,416x = 1,158,477 × 1,158,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,416x = 1,342,068,959,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,342,068,959,529/775,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730,772.85
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