Finding the Third Proportional to 777,506 and 1,269,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,506 and 1,269,597 is: 2,073,137.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,506 : 1,269,597 = 1,269,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,506/1,269,597 = 1,269,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,506x = 1,269,597 × 1,269,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,506x = 1,611,876,542,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,876,542,409/777,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,073,137.11
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