Finding the Third Proportional to 775,848 and 1,204,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,848 and 1,204,128 is: 1,868,825.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,848 : 1,204,128 = 1,204,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,848/1,204,128 = 1,204,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,848x = 1,204,128 × 1,204,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,848x = 1,449,924,240,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,449,924,240,384/775,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,868,825.13
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