Finding the Third Proportional to 775,682 and 1,137,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,682 and 1,137,987 is: 1,669,517.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,682 : 1,137,987 = 1,137,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,682/1,137,987 = 1,137,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,682x = 1,137,987 × 1,137,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,682x = 1,295,014,412,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,014,412,169/775,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,517.16
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