Finding the Third Proportional to 783,774 and 1,172,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,774 and 1,172,610 is: 1,754,350.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,774 : 1,172,610 = 1,172,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,774/1,172,610 = 1,172,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,774x = 1,172,610 × 1,172,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,774x = 1,375,014,212,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,014,212,100/783,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,350.38
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