Finding the Third Proportional to 719,802 and 1,666,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,802 and 1,666,377 is: 3,857,744.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,802 : 1,666,377 = 1,666,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,802/1,666,377 = 1,666,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,802x = 1,666,377 × 1,666,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,802x = 2,776,812,306,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,776,812,306,129/719,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,857,744.64
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