Finding the Third Proportional to 776,806 and 1,172,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,806 and 1,172,329 is: 1,769,238.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,806 : 1,172,329 = 1,172,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,806/1,172,329 = 1,172,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,806x = 1,172,329 × 1,172,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,806x = 1,374,355,284,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,374,355,284,241/776,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,769,238.76
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