Finding the Third Proportional to 775,960 and 1,197,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,960 and 1,197,152 is: 1,846,967.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,960 : 1,197,152 = 1,197,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,960/1,197,152 = 1,197,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,960x = 1,197,152 × 1,197,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,960x = 1,433,172,911,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,172,911,104/775,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,967.51
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