Finding the Third Proportional to 777,714 and 1,199,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,714 and 1,199,691 is: 1,850,626.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,714 : 1,199,691 = 1,199,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,714/1,199,691 = 1,199,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,714x = 1,199,691 × 1,199,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,714x = 1,439,258,495,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,258,495,481/777,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,626.96
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