Finding the Third Proportional to 775,852 and 1,204,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,852 and 1,204,122 is: 1,868,796.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,852 : 1,204,122 = 1,204,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,852/1,204,122 = 1,204,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,852x = 1,204,122 × 1,204,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,852x = 1,449,909,790,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,449,909,790,884/775,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,868,796.87
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