Finding the Third Proportional to 777,522 and 1,160,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,522 and 1,160,289 is: 1,731,488.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,522 : 1,160,289 = 1,160,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,522/1,160,289 = 1,160,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,522x = 1,160,289 × 1,160,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,522x = 1,346,270,563,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,270,563,521/777,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,488.71
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