Finding the Third Proportional to 775,652 and 1,137,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,652 and 1,137,942 is: 1,669,449.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,652 : 1,137,942 = 1,137,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,652/1,137,942 = 1,137,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,652x = 1,137,942 × 1,137,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,652x = 1,294,911,995,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,294,911,995,364/775,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,449.70
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