Finding the Third Proportional to 776,065 and 1,159,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,065 and 1,159,318 is: 1,731,837.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,065 : 1,159,318 = 1,159,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,065/1,159,318 = 1,159,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,065x = 1,159,318 × 1,159,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,065x = 1,344,018,225,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,018,225,124/776,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,837.19
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