Finding the Third Proportional to 775,806 and 1,197,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,806 and 1,197,837 is: 1,849,448.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,806 : 1,197,837 = 1,197,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,806/1,197,837 = 1,197,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,806x = 1,197,837 × 1,197,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,806x = 1,434,813,478,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,813,478,569/775,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,849,448.80
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