Finding the Third Proportional to 775,680 and 1,137,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,680 and 1,137,984 is: 1,669,512.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,680 : 1,137,984 = 1,137,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,680/1,137,984 = 1,137,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,680x = 1,137,984 × 1,137,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,680x = 1,295,007,584,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,007,584,256/775,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,512.67
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