Finding the Third Proportional to 777,481 and 1,138,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,481 and 1,138,336 is: 1,666,675.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,481 : 1,138,336 = 1,138,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,481/1,138,336 = 1,138,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,481x = 1,138,336 × 1,138,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,481x = 1,295,808,848,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,808,848,896/777,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,666,675.90
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