Finding the Third Proportional to 777,762 and 1,046,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,762 and 1,046,115 is: 1,407,058.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,762 : 1,046,115 = 1,046,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,762/1,046,115 = 1,046,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,762x = 1,046,115 × 1,046,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,762x = 1,094,356,593,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,094,356,593,225/777,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,058.45
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