Finding the Third Proportional to 848,774 and 1,227,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,774 and 1,227,477 is: 1,775,148.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,774 : 1,227,477 = 1,227,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,774/1,227,477 = 1,227,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,774x = 1,227,477 × 1,227,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,774x = 1,506,699,785,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,506,699,785,529/848,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,775,148.37
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