Finding the Third Proportional to 777,712 and 1,199,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,712 and 1,199,688 is: 1,850,622.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,712 : 1,199,688 = 1,199,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,712/1,199,688 = 1,199,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,712x = 1,199,688 × 1,199,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,712x = 1,439,251,297,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,251,297,344/777,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,622.46
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