Finding the Third Proportional to 777,632 and 1,218,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,632 and 1,218,288 is: 1,908,647.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,632 : 1,218,288 = 1,218,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,632/1,218,288 = 1,218,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,632x = 1,218,288 × 1,218,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,632x = 1,484,225,650,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,225,650,944/777,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,647.86
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