Finding the Third Proportional to 775,628 and 1,191,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,628 and 1,191,795 is: 1,831,258.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,628 : 1,191,795 = 1,191,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,628/1,191,795 = 1,191,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,628x = 1,191,795 × 1,191,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,628x = 1,420,375,322,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,375,322,025/775,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,831,258.44
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